Des Monies, IA - Construction - Y1DZ--DBB Bldg 1 Clinic Renovations VISN 23

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is procuring comprehensive construction services for the renovation of Building 1 Level 1 clinics at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete construction, alteration, mechanical, and electrical work spanning 13,230 gross square feet on the first floor and basement, including replacing mechanical units, constructing a new penthouse, and creating new oncology and specialty clinic rooms. The project requires bidders to submit a base bid and three deduct alternates, with evaluation based on the lowest aggregate amount for the base line item plus additional line items that provide the most features within available funds. Key requirements include a 730-calendar day performance period, extensive safety protocols including infection control risk assessment, asbestos abatement capabilities, and coordination with ongoing medical facility operations. The solicitation was originally posted on July 8, 2025, with bids due by August 13, 2025, and the contract was ultimately awarded on September 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with Covenant Construction Services LLC awarded the contract for $10,516,513.00, beating out competitors F&E Construction LLC ($11,205,872.00) and Huot Construction and Services Inc. ($14,325,000.00). The project magnitude was estimated between $10-20 million and involves specialized requirements including integration with existing Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation Systems, Avigilon security systems, and compliance with strict VA medical facility protocols. Critical project elements include asbestos abatement of approximately 220 square feet of ceramic tile and 4 pipe fittings, installation of HVAC systems with 32 variable air volume terminal units, and construction in an active healthcare environment requiring Level IV infection prevention precautions. Performance will occur at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System located at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, with work scheduled to commence in October 2025 and complete by October 2028, requiring careful coordination with adjacent clinical areas including emergency departments, pharmacy operations, and ambulance bay facilities.