Z2DA--674A4-21-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction - Waco, TX VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC), plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price, design-bid-build construction contract for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades at the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco, Texas. The contract, designated as solicitation number 36C77626R0009, targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) exclusively under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract magnitude ranges between $20 million and $50 million, with an anticipated performance period of roughly 730 calendar days following the notice to proceed, and solicitation issuance expected in mid to late February 2026. The project requires a qualified general contractor to undertake comprehensive infrastructure upgrades across multiple buildings on the medical center campus, supporting the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system. The scope encompasses full site preparation including demolition and removal of existing structures, electrical panel and power upgrades for normal and emergency systems, bonding, UPS installation, building management system integration, HVAC assessments and modifications, expansion and renovation of space, communication infrastructure upgrades such as new Data outlets and Cat 6A cabling, physical security enhancements, fiber backbone infrastructure improvements campus-wide, and hazardous material abatement. Work must comply with VA OEHRM Site Infrastructure Requirements and adhere to detailed construction drawings and specifications governing quality, safety, and materials. Multiple VA FAR and VAAR clauses apply, ensuring ethical conduct, anti-kickback measures, bonding, payment procedures, and cybersecurity compliance. Key personnel such as Safety and Health Managers and certified Construction Quality Control (CQC) staff are mandatory on-site throughout the contract duration. Proposal evaluation employs a best-value tradeoff process emphasizing past performance significantly more than price. Past performance assessments focus on recency, relevancy, and quality indicators such as schedule adherence, customer coordination, cost control, and subcontractor management, with adjectival confidence ratings. Price will be considered but secondary to performance history. Submission requirements restrict proposals to SDVOSB offerors who must provide complete representations, certifications, and joint venture agreements where applicable. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three separate volumes via email, consisting of past performance, price, and administrative information. No physical or alternative digital submissions are accepted. All inquiries must be routed to the designated Contract Specialist Shawn Tavernia. Inspection and acceptance will occur primarily at the project site, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance with NFPA codes, ASTM standards, IEEE criteria