Z1DA--Remodel Building 1, Marion 610-21-101

The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding a firm-fixed-price construction contract under solicitation 36C25026B0007 for the comprehensive remodel of Building 1 at the Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion, Indiana, with an estimated value between $10 million and $20 million. The opportunity is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and all offerors must be certified in SAM as SDVOSBs and comply with the VAAR 852.219-75 limitation on subcontracting, submitting a signed certificate of compliance. The project encompasses a full interior renovation including hazardous material abatement, structural stabilization, new elevator installation, geothermal HVAC replacement, electrical and IT upgrades, fire suppression and alarm systems, window and door replacements, masonry repair, and landscaping restoration. Performance is governed by detailed construction specifications and final bid drawings issued in May 2023, covering every aspect from general requirements and concrete work to plumbing, electrical, electronic safety/security, and specialized equipment. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, and must adhere to strict quality control and design quality control procedures, including documented inspections, testing, and deficiency tracking for every work component prior to proceeding. The place of performance is the VA Medical Center campus in Marion, IN, and the contract requires compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other federal safety and health standards, especially for asbestos abatement and healthcare-related systems. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments extending the bid submission deadline multiple times, with the final deadline set for February 26, 2026, at 9 AM EST, followed by a virtual public bid opening at 10 AM EST the same day. Amendments have clarified project duration (360 days), incorporated a geotechnical report evaluating soil and groundwater conditions, updated wage determinations, and responded to numerous contractor inquiries regarding schedule, award timing, and contractual discrepancies. All submissions must be delivered electronically as a single, searchable PDF under 15 MB to the designated contracting officer’s email, and must include a completed Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form with OSHA data for 2022–2024 and the company’s EMR. The contract includes standard FAR clauses for performance, modifications, termination, inspection, warranty, and anti-kickback provisions, along with unique VA requirements for information security, personnel background checks, mandatory training