Y1DA--656-19-307 Remodel of Building 51-1, Eastside at the Saint Cloud VA, Saint Cloud, MN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is soliciting bids for the comprehensive remodel of Building 51-1 Eastside at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center in Minnesota. The project encompasses extensive renovation work including asbestos abatement, installation of ceiling hoist systems for patient care, HVAC system upgrades with direct-digital control systems, demolition and reconstruction of patient rooms and common areas, and electrical system modernization. The scope includes specialized medical equipment installations, accessibility improvements, and infrastructure updates across multiple rooms including patient areas, restrooms, and corridors. Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation criteria under an Invitation for Bid process governed by FAR Part 14. The solicitation is scheduled to close on June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM, with questions due by June 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM, and all communications should be directed to Dwayne Brauch at dwayne.brauch@va.gov.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The estimated contract value ranges between $2-5 million, reflecting the substantial scope of this healthcare facility renovation project. The performance period is established at 456 calendar days following Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Required contractor qualifications include asbestos abatement certification, specialized medical equipment installation capabilities, and compliance with strict VA subcontracting limitations that restrict payments to non-certified subcontractors to no more than 85% of the government-paid amount. All work will be performed at the VA Medical Center located at 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, with successful bidders required to provide bid guarantees, performance bonds, and payment bonds.