Y1DA--437-23-103 Update Wing 4B

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking a construction contractor to comprehensively renovate Wing 4B of a locked mental health ward located in North River, North Dakota. The project requires extensive renovation work including hard wall construction barriers, demolition of floors and ceilings, flooring modifications, and installation of access panels with specific fire code compliance. Critical construction duties include HVAC upgrades, lighting improvements, plumbing work, fire suppression system installations, and overall facility modernization. The solicitation is specifically for Solicitation Number 36C26325B00090002, with proposals due by May 14, 2025. Contractors must demonstrate strict adherence to patient safety protocols, implement ligature-resistant construction methods, and coordinate patient relocations with VA nursing staff during different construction phases.

This contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business entities within the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction NAICS category (236220). The place of performance is North River, ND 58102, with construction expected to occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with limited after-hours work potential from 5-7 PM. Contractors must navigate complex operational constraints, including maintaining 1-hour-rated hard partitions, preventing patient elopement, and following strict badging processes with a 90-day initial period for background checks and ID badge preparation. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive renovation of a mental health ward with multiple technical and operational requirements. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate significant experience in healthcare facility renovation, particularly in sensitive environments like locked mental health units.