Y1DA--589-707 Construct Addition and Renovate Bldg. 3 for Pharmacy and Associated ADA Parking Minor Construction - Wichita

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is seeking contractors to construct an addition and renovate Building 3 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, to accommodate pharmacy operations and associated ADA parking improvements. This minor construction project involves comprehensive renovation work including specialized pharmacy spaces designed to meet USP 797 and USP 800 standards for sterile and hazardous drug compounding, installation of advanced HVAC systems with precise air filtration requirements, asbestos and lead-based paint abatement, and construction of a three-story addition totaling approximately 14,860 gross square feet of new space plus 810 square feet of renovation. The solicitation required contractors to attend a mandatory pre-bid site visit held on July 29, 2025, and submit bids by September 3, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET. The project includes multiple alternate bid options that can be selected based on available funding, such as changing concrete to asphalt paving and modifying interior finishes. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee of 20% of their bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000, and demonstrate compliance with comprehensive safety protocols including Pre-Construction Risk Assessment requirements.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, requiring all bidders to be certified in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification database and comply with VA's Veterans First Contracting Program. Floyd Construction Corporation emerged as the sole bidder with a government estimate of $24,927,777 for the base bid, with nine alternate bid items ranging from $23,552,785 to $24,177,035. The contract performance period is established at 548 calendar days from notice to proceed, with subcontracting limitations restricting contractors from paying more than 85% of government-paid amounts to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. The work will be performed at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center located at 5500 E Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas 67218, and involves complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems designed specifically for pharmaceutical operations. The project classification designates the entire medical center as a Critical Facility due to its potential role as a Primary Receiving Center under the DoD-VA Contingency Plan.