Building 7 Retrofits 2.pdf

The document is a solicitation for a Design-Build construction project by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the Sepulveda VA Medical Center in North Hills, California. The project involves constructing a new 7,500 GSF animal research facility as an addition to Building 7, which will replace the seismically deficient Buildings 47 and 103. This is a two-phase procurement using competitive negotiation, with a maximum of three offerors proceeding to Phase II based on Phase I qualifications.

Key details include a firm fixed-price contract with a 546-calendar day duration, estimated project value between $20-50 million, and an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS Code 236220. The solicitation (36C10F24R0075) requires a Design-Build team to provide comprehensive design and construction services, including final project design, physical construction of the new facility, and demolition of existing research buildings. Critical dates are the Request for Information due on January 31, 2025, at 4 PM PST, and the RFQ due on February 14, 2025, at 4 PM PST, with the final contract anticipated to be awarded following the two-phase evaluation process.