Y1DZ--Project Number 657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14, Marion VAMC, Illinois Construction of New Boiler Plant and Demolition of Existing

Solicitation 36C10F26R0085 is a Design-Bid-Build project issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management to correct seismic deficiencies at the Marion VAMC in Illinois. The project involves the complete demolition and removal of the existing boiler plant (Building 14) and the construction of a new 10,310 square foot three-story facility. The new plant will feature an augercast pile and grade beam foundation, a structural steel frame, and will house three 250 HP gas-fired firetube boilers with fuel oil backup, a diesel generator, and associated HVAC, electrical, and fire protection systems. The scope also includes site establishment on approximately 0.7 acres, encompassing earthwork, parking lot construction, roadway realignment, and steam tunnel modifications. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with an estimated construction magnitude between $20 million and $50 million. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with an anticipated performance period of 548 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Award will be based on the best combination of technical factors—including organization, technical approach, past performance, and key personnel—and price. Due to the location within the Marion VA Hospital Historic District, the project is subject to a Memorandum of Agreement with the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer and requires strict adherence to hazardous materials abatement plans for asbestos and lead-containing paint.