589A5-22-107 Renovate Post Anesthesia Care Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking construction contractors to renovate the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves comprehensive renovation of PACU recovery rooms, including asbestos and lead-based paint abatement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural modifications to the third floor of Building 1, with specific work including removal of approximately 578 square feet of vinyl floor tiles and installation of four headwalls. Contractors must meet strict qualifications including hospital construction experience on projects valued between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, must self-perform at least 15% of the contract work, and must comply with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) plans for working in an active hospital environment. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, evaluating factors including past performance, technical construction experience, staff qualifications, and safety plans. A mandatory site visit was held on June 25, 2025, and proposals are due on July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the solicitation having been amended twice to address questions and clarify requirements.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that are certified in SBA VetCert and registered in SAM.gov. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a project magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, indicating the estimated value range for the work. The performance period is 210 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, requiring contractors to complete the renovation work within approximately seven months. The project scope includes removing approximately 30 linear feet of pipe insulation and two lead-containing hangers, along with associated demolition, construction, and systems upgrades that must be carefully coordinated to minimize disruption to medical staff and patients. All work will be performed at the Topeka VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas, with contractors required to manage construction activities in an active hospital environment while adhering to strict safety and environmental protocols.