PS- RFP ADVA for Healthcare Needs Feasibility Study for Veterans

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a Healthcare Needs Feasibility Study for Veterans under solicitation number SRC0000036918. The objective of this study is to determine the necessity and cost of future projects, including new State Veterans Homes, renovations, and specialized care for Women Veterans and those with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The project is divided into two phases: Part I focuses on data collection, demographic analysis, and identifying service gaps to rank priority geographic areas, while Part II involves resource and financial analysis, including construction costs and a five-year operational budget. The resulting contract is anticipated to have a term of 24 months, with the core study and final report expected to be completed within 4 to 6 months. Proposals must be submitted via Alabama Buys by November 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM CT, with questions due by October 16, 2026. Award decisions will be based on a 100-point rubric evaluating cost and value, methodology, project management, and the firm's experience. Qualified suppliers must demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience in healthcare needs assessments and specific expertise with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs State Home Construction Grant Program and Certificate of Need processes. Additionally, the project must comply with Build America-Buy America standards and the Davis-Bacon Act. The contract is subject to Alabama state laws, including non-appropriation of funds clauses and strict confidentiality and anti-boycott regulations.