657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

Solicitation 36C25526R0162 is a request for proposals for the construction of a 3-bed observation unit and the renovation of triage and reception areas within the Emergency Department at the Saint Louis VA Medical Center in Missouri. This project, estimated between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars, is set aside as a sole source for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS 236220. The scope of work includes demolition and the installation of walls, finishes, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, with a required completion timeframe of 550 calendar days. A mandatory one-year guarantee period for inspection and maintenance services is also required. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical acceptability is evaluated across five factors: relevant past performance of the prime contractor (requiring 2 to 4 medical facility projects valued between 500,000 and 1,000,000 dollars from the last 5 years), technical construction experience, key staffing qualifications, subcontractor experience, and a comprehensive contractor safety plan. Proposals must be submitted in two parts, consisting of a technical proposal and a price proposal, to Gislaine Dorvil by the updated deadline of September 1, 2026. All payment requests must be processed through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (EIPP) system.