CTX Environmental Controls Bldg. 223

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is soliciting proposals for comprehensive environmental control systems upgrades at Building 223 of the Doris Miller Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Waco, Texas. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision for the reconfiguration of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other building systems in accordance with the Construction Documents, drawings, and specifications. The project involves converting a warehouse into a climate-controlled warehouse and office space, with work encompassing new HVAC installation, ductwork, roof insulation, metal building modifications, office partitions, electrical systems, and finishing work including painting, flooring, and restroom upgrades. The solicitation references detailed construction documents and specifications prepared by ELK Consortium and WestEast Design Group, LLC that establish the technical requirements, material standards, installation methods, and quality assurance standards for all work. The proposal receipt deadline is December 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, and a mandatory site visit was conducted on November 18, 2025, at the Red Barn parking lot with representatives from multiple contracting firms.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business sole source procurement, restricting competition to qualifying entities in that category. The solicitation is classified under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC Code Z1DA (Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries), with the work to be performed in Waco, Texas 76711. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The project encompasses multiple building systems and interior finishes, utilizing specified materials such as Sherwin Williams paints, FORBO LVT flooring in Natural Giant Oak, ROPPE rubber cove base, and Concept Surfaces porcelain tile with MAPEI grout, indicating a substantial scope of work. The Amendment 0001 to the solicitation extends the original deadline and is administered by the VA Network Contracting Office 17, located in Temple, Texas.