Y1DA--Project 519-17-800 Renovate Police Area

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a construction contractor to renovate the Police Area at the George H. O'Brien, Jr. Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas, under project 519-17-800. The scope involves comprehensive renovation of approximately 2,280 square feet of police department space, including operations rooms, interview rooms, evidence room, armory, holding areas, and administrative offices, with specialized security features such as ballistic-resistant windows and doors. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price construction contract under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with contractors required to maintain SAM.GOV registration and provide a superintendent on-site at all times. Proposals will be evaluated based on past performance (significantly more important than price) and price, with offerors required to achieve at least a Satisfactory Confidence rating in past performance to be considered for award. The current proposal submission deadline is July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with proposals to be submitted electronically to the contracting officer.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with a size standard of $45 million, and the estimated procurement value ranges between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The project includes a phased renovation approach with five distinct construction phases and an 18-month period of performance following the Notice to Proceed. Work will primarily be conducted during normal business hours (0800-1630) and falls under Davis-Bacon Act wage determination TX20250156. The renovation involves complex infrastructure upgrades including new HVAC equipment, electrical systems, security systems transitioning to Avigilon products, and specialized ballistic-resistant construction elements meeting UL 752 Level 3 standards. A mandatory site visit was conducted on June 10, 2025, with thirteen potential contractors attending to gather preliminary project information.