Expand and Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory

This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 seeks proposals to expand and upgrade Building 42 to provide additional laboratory facilities at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Offerors must propose construction services to renovate approximately 33,484 square feet of existing space and upgrade mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to modernize the building for laboratory use over a 270 calendar day performance period. Proposals are due by August 5, 2020 with award anticipated by January 2020. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, past performance, and price.

The set-aside is designated for total small business. The NAICS code is 238220 for plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors with a size standard of $15 million. The estimated value is between $15-20 million to be completed by September 2024. The place of performance is 809 Skyline Dr, Marion, IL 62959. Key requirements include expanding laboratory space, replacing the roof, and upgrading infrastructure and interior build outs for approximately 47 rooms to support laboratory operations at the Marion VA Medical Center.