Bldg. 55 Accessibility Ramp

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is soliciting proposals for a two-phase design-build construction project to create an accessibility ramp for Building 55 at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The project involves comprehensive demolition of existing landscaping structures and construction of an ADA-compliant accessibility ramp that meets VA Barrier Free Design Standards, including removal of brick forms, sprinkler systems, utilities, and proper disposal of materials. Phase I proposals are due by 4:00 PM CDT on September 8, 2025, with a maximum of 30 pages covering technical approach, qualifications, key personnel experience, and past performance. The evaluation will select a maximum of four qualified offerors to proceed to Phase II, which will include technical solutions, design concepts, and pricing proposals limited to 35 pages for technical volumes. Technical questions must be submitted no later than 14 calendar days prior to the proposal deadline, and all submissions must be made electronically to contracting specialist Tammy Tynes.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220 with a $45 million size standard. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, structured as a firm fixed-price contract with separate line items for design services and construction services. The successful contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days. Work is restricted to 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 25% off-hours work requiring prior written approval. The place of performance is specifically at Building 55 (Specialty Clinic) at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, with all construction activities, equipment storage, and staging required to remain within the designated fenced project area.