Z2DA--537-24-106 Create a Contractor Lay-Down Zone

This project involves the construction of a contractor lie-down zone at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with a total value estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. The work encompasses site preparation, extending electrical power to designated trailer locations, placing trailers, installing fencing and gates, and constructing a ramp for vehicle access, all in compliance with federal, state, local, and VA-specific codes and policies. The project is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), which must be verified in the VIP database and registered in SAM.gov to participate. The contractor will provide all necessary tools, materials, labor, and supervision, and will deliver a one-year parts and labor warranty from the date of VA acceptance. The completion deadline is within 265 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation, scheduled to be posted around June 3, 2025, will include detailed drawings, plans, and specifications, with bids due approximately on July 5, 2025. A pre-bid site visit will be conducted, with details provided in the solicitation package. Interested SDVOSB firms must monitor https://sam.gov for amendments and ensure their registration and verification status are current. The contracting office is the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a designated Contract Specialist available for inquiries. The procurement emphasizes adherence to all applicable safety, infection control, and VA-specific standards, ensuring the project supports VA operational needs while fostering opportunities for verified SDVOSB construction firms.