Y1AA--656-20-130 Repair Building 50 Basement Kitchen 656-26-2-3204-0002

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting bids for the repair and renovation of the basement kitchen in Building 50 at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The project encompasses asbestos and lead abatement, mold remediation, structural modifications including ceiling tile installation, permanent fencing, and comprehensive kitchen equipment and finishes according to detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. Key requirements include sequential phased construction with mandatory VA acceptance of Phase 1 before Phase 2 commencement, noise restrictions per contract specifications, negative air ICRA HEPA exhaust venting directly outside the hospital, and coordination with VA operations to maintain kitchen functionality in alternate hospital space during construction. The solicitation specifies that a Superintendent may perform commissioning manager duties subject to general requirements review, and the contractor must provide the Commissioning Manager. The original bid opening date of Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 CST has been extended to Monday, February 9, 2026, at 1:00 CST, and prospective bidders must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to bid submission to avoid rejection of their offers.

This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole Source procurement, restricting competition to qualified service-disabled veteran-owned entities. A pre-bid site visit was conducted on January 6, 2026, with eleven contractors and representatives attending, including firms such as Cornerstone Construction, Huot Construction, Varney Construction Inc., Weidner Mechanical, and M&M Construction. The solicitation documents include contractor questions and answers addressing technical specifications, construction sequencing, phasing requirements, noise controls, and coordination procedures, along with revised addendum documents incorporated through Amendment 2 issued on January 22, 2026. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials. The work will be performed at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System located in St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, with construction proceeding in sequential phases and the VA coordinating critical logistics including parking, trailer placement, power and data provisions, and equipment procurement.