Y1DA--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades - Tier 2 Construction Project 538-21-705 Chillicothe VA Medical Center (VAMC) Chillicothe, OH 45601

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting bids for Electronic Health Records Modernization Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 2 construction at Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, with the most recent bid deadline extended to May 6, 2026. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under 38 U.S.C. 8127, requiring offerors to maintain current certification in both the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search database and VetCert database at bid submission and award.

Place of performance is Chillicothe VAMC, 17273 State Route 104, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. The project scope encompasses general construction, alterations, storm sewer system installation, parking lot repairs, computer room air conditioning (CRAC) unit installation, mold and lead abatement in basement areas, interior waterproofing, flat roof replacement, and fire protection system replacement for the main computer room. The contract is issued as an Invitation for Bids (FAR Part 14 sealed bidding) on a firm-fixed-price basis. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, with a performance period of 411 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and commencement required within 10 calendar days of award. NAICS Code 236220; PSC Code Y1DA.

Bid must include a lump sum price in whole dollar amounts and a bid guarantee of not less than 20 percent but not exceeding $3,000,000. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 days of award. For this SDVOSB general construction contract, the prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the work and cannot pay more than 85% of government payments to non-certified SDVOSB or VOSB subcontractors. The government estimate was $1,852,606. As of the May 5 bid opening, four bids were received; the VA plans to award to BRAVO Solutions JV, LLC at $1,555,555.

All contractor personnel require VA PIV Cards for facility access. The project requires a full-time on-site Superintendent and Site Safety and Health Officer, and a full-time Construction Quality Control System Manager (separate from the Superintendent). Technical infrastructure work includes coordination with Simplex 4010ES fire alarm systems and Sapphire Novec 1230 clean agent suppression systems. Prevailing wage applies under the Davis-Bacon Act; applicable rates are found in wage determinations for Ross County and Licking County, Ohio, effective January 2, 2026. The contractor must comply with all Infection Control and Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols and VA Standard Operating Procedures. Construction drawings (100% phase) and detailed specifications are incorporated by reference. Five amendments have been issued, including Amendment 0005 (May 6, 2026) extending the deadline and providing a complete bid abstract.