Y1DA--589A5-21-700 EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES (VA-24-00076324) Topeka, KS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin is soliciting bids for comprehensive Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. The project involves constructing a new 6,020 square foot data center, renovating approximately 6,856 square feet of existing space across multiple buildings, and replacing all data cables throughout the hospital campus. Bids must be submitted by January 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with award to be made to the most advantageous bidder considering only price. The contract will require a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price, along with payment and performance bonds. Contractors must complete the project within 486 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed, with careful coordination to maintain continuous medical center operations during construction.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated contract value between $20 million and $50 million. The project will be performed at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center located at 2200 SW Gage Blvd in Topeka, Kansas, spanning multiple campus buildings including Buildings 1-6, 9, 20-25, 40-45, and 48-54. The scope includes extensive infrastructure work such as installing approximately 16,472 CAT6A data drops, upgrading electrical systems, implementing new mechanical systems, and performing necessary demolition and renovation. Contractors must comply with strict VA requirements, including infection control measures, after-hours work restrictions, and detailed technical specifications for telecommunications, electrical, and mechanical systems. The project involves complex technical requirements, including blast-resistant construction, fire-rated assemblies, and coordination with VA staff to ensure minimal disruption to medical center operations.