636-130 - Expand and Remodel Lab - Minor - Des Moines, IA VACIHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting bids for the expansion and remodeling of laboratory facilities at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The project involves renovating 1,044 square feet of existing laboratory space in Building 1W, constructing a new 9,600 square foot addition with basement, first floor, and mechanical penthouse, and demolishing an existing 3,600 square foot building. Contractors must provide all labor, project management, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the laboratory expansion and remodeling work, including specialized systems such as physical security entry systems, fire detection systems, interior camera systems, and electrical panelboards from specified brand-name manufacturers. The contract period extends 912 calendar days, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. Bid submissions are due by 1:00 PM EDT on August 26, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for 1:30 PM EDT the same day, and all potential bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit held on July 22, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requiring all bidders to be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database at the time of bid submission and award. The estimated contract value ranges between $10 million and $20 million, with multiple bid line items including alternate deduct options that provide the government flexibility in awarding based on available funding. The project timeline spans from an anticipated start date of December 1, 2025, through completion by December 1, 2027, with all work to be performed at the Des Moines VA facility located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Contractors must comply with strict subcontracting limitations, ensuring that no more than 85% of the government contract amount is paid to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The project includes complex technical requirements such as asbestos abatement, lead paint management, geotechnical considerations for deep foundation support, and coordination with existing building systems and ongoing facility operations.