Definitive Contract 36C25626C0005

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, through Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, awarded a $2.99M firm fixed-price contract to Junot Group, LLC for site preparation and construction services related to a new Fisher House facility at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The contract, designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, was awarded on October 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of July 10, 2026. The project scope encompasses comprehensive site preparation work including excavation, grading, utility installations (water, steam, gas, power, sewer, and surveillance systems), electrical infrastructure development, concrete work, removal of existing structures, and landscaping preparation.

The 270-calendar-day performance period consists of a 30-day pre-construction phase for submittals and site surveys, followed by a 240-day construction phase, with work required to commence within 10 days of receiving notice to proceed. The contract requires strict adherence to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements with minimum wages set at $17.75 per hour, compliance with infection control protocols due to the hospital environment, and coordination with VA personnel for utility management. As an SDVOSB set-aside, no more than 75% of the contract amount may be paid to non-SDVOSB subcontractors, and the prime contractor must maintain SDVOSB certification throughout performance.