Y1AZ--Renovate SCI for Negative Pressure Project 526-21-120

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking bids for the renovation of the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Unit at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center in Bronx, New York under IFB Solicitation 36C24226B0024 (Project 526-21-120). The scope of work includes modification of 24 patient bathroom doors to automatic power-operated systems, installation of 12 toilet bump-outs, lowering and modification of 11 vanity sinks, renovation of Activities for Daily Living (ADL) space with ceiling lift systems, conversion of a shower room into a fully functional bathroom, and additional bathroom modifications under an $80,000 allowance covering drainage repairs and staff locker room modifications. All work must comply with Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) standards, SCI/Disorder (SCI/D) specifications, ADA accessibility guidelines, and applicable federal, state, and local codes, with work performed by certified professionals. Award will be based on the total combined bid price consisting of Line Item I (Base Bid) plus Line Item II (Add Allowance of $80,000), with sealed bids due electronically via email to Patricia.Cordero@va.gov by February 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST (with bidders encouraged to submit by 2:55 PM) followed by a virtual bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams. An organized site visit was held on January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST with no additional site visits permitted, and requests for information were due by February 4, 2026.

This is a 100 percent Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation documents. The government's Independent Government Estimate is approximately $2 million, while a third-party estimate is $1.193 million, placing the estimated contract value in the $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 range. The project must be completed within 400 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with all work scheduled during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern time) to maintain facility operations. Performance will take place at the James J. Peters DVA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10468, specifically in Wing 1E and select areas of Wing 1D of Building 100. Prospective bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, verified and certified as SDVOSB on the SBA Small Business Search at time of bid submission and award, submit a bid bond of at least 20 percent of the bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000), and provide proof of compliance with VETS 4212 Federal Contractor Reporting, Buy American certificates, and SDVOSB Limitations on Subcontracting certifications. The government requires acceptance of the award within 120 calendar days after the bid opening date.