Z1DA--PN: 636-26-504 Correct Site Deficiencies (GI) 36C263-26-AP-1758

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is preparing to issue a two-phase design-build solicitation for correcting safety and access deficiencies at the Grand Island VA Medical Center in Nebraska. This project involves demolishing and replacing various steps, ramps, handrails, curbs, and concrete surfaces to meet ADA compliance, alongside installing loading dock levelers and performing concrete repairs on sidewalks. The work requires a design-build team composed of licensed architects, engineers across multiple disciplines, and contractors capable of delivering the full scope from design through construction and commissioning. The project budget ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a firm requirement that the contract be awarded solely to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), ensuring all bidders must be certified and listed in the SBA database. The solicitation process will unfold in two phases, beginning with Phase I proposals due around March 30, 2026, followed by contract award estimated by August 31, 2026. Up to five firms will advance to Phase II, where technical and pricing proposals will be further evaluated. The contract’s period of performance includes 60 calendar days for the design phase and a total of 198 calendar days for completing design and construction, including final cleanup and submission of as-built documents. Bidders must have active registrations in the SAM database with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), have completed all necessary federal contractor reporting certifications, and meet all compliance requirements to be considered responsive for award.