Definitive Contract 36C24126C0004

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration awarded a $1.34 million firm fixed price contract to Harrell Design Group PC for architectural and engineering (A/E) design services to renovate the 8,750 square foot Clinical Pathology Laboratory at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont. The contract, awarded November 20, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 17, 2030, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Harrell Design Group PC, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based SDVOSB and Subchapter S Corporation registered in the System for Award Management since 2004, specializes in architectural, engineering, and construction management services for federal healthcare facilities, with extensive experience on VA projects across multiple Veterans Integrated Service Networks.

The scope of work includes comprehensive A/E services through all design phases, including schematic design, design development, and 100 percent construction documents to be completed within 270 days of the Notice to Proceed. The project must maintain full laboratory operational capacity throughout the phased renovation. Required deliverables encompass architectural plans, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, industrial hygiene assessments, detailed construction plans, cost estimates, and comprehensive construction phase services. The associated solicitation, posted December 11, 2024, estimated the construction cost between $10-20 million, with an A/E budget ceiling of approximately $11.71 million. Evaluation of proposals prioritized specialized experience, professional qualifications, past performance, and capacity, with SDVOSB commitment as a secondary consideration factor.