Y1LZ--Construct Parking Structure Replacing Expiring Lease Design-Build 2026 (VA-26-00025998)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for a design-build contract to construct a new approximately 350-space parking structure at the Martinez VA Medical Center in Martinez, California, replacing an expiring lease. The solicitation, numbered 36C77626R0036, is set to be issued in March–April 2026 with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, and the contract is expected to have a performance period of about 365 days. The estimated value of the contract ranges between $20 million and $50 million, and it will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Parts 36 and 15 using a two-phase design-build evaluation process. Offerors must submit proposals in three distinct volumes — Technical Solution and Draft Schedule, Price, and Administrative Information — each formatted as a searchable PDF with strict page limits of 25, 10, and unbounded respectively, and must comply with formatting requirements including 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, and white or ivory backgrounds. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov or as individual email attachments not exceeding 5MB each. Evaluation will occur in two phases, with Phase I assessing Technical Qualifications and Past Performance as equal and most critical factors, followed by Phase II evaluating Technical Solution, Draft Project Schedule, and Price — with non-price factors considered significantly more important than cost in the trade-off decision. The contract includes options for up to six months of cumulative extensions under FAR 52.217-8. Subcontracting limits apply: 50% for services and supplies, 85% for general construction, and 75% for special trade work, with subcontractors required to maintain the same socioeconomic status as the prime. Compliance with VA-specific requirements, including VAAR 852.219-75 on subcontracting, Tier 3 or Tier 5 background checks for personnel accessing sensitive data, and the requirement for a Competent Person on-site, is mandatory. Payment must be submitted electronically through the VA e-Invoice system, and all construction work must meet VA Master Construction Specifications, EPA regulations, and industry standards such as ASTM and NFPA, with final acceptance conducted on-site under FAR 52.246-12. Contractor submissions must include current SAM.gov registrations, UEI, and verified small business or socioeconomic status certifications, and failure