Expand and Upgrade Building 42 for Laboratory

This solicitation seeks mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction services to expand and upgrade Building 42 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois to add new laboratory space. Amendment 0007 to Solicitation 36C25520R0073 was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15. The scope of work involves expanding and upgrading an existing building, including adding new mechanical and electrical infrastructure to service the laboratory. Proposals are due by August 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The evaluation criteria and basis for award are cost/price, technical/management approach, and past performance.

The set-aside is designated for total small business. The primary NAICS code is 238210 and PSC code R499. The period of performance is approximately 12 months with an anticipated award date in early September 2020. The place of performance is 809 Skyline Dr, Marion, IL 62959. Key project details include expanding the main laboratory, core/specimen processing, microbiology, blood bank, and histology areas. New spaces such as a bio-safety level 3 laboratory, shared offices, and toilet facilities will also be constructed.