Y1DZ--B1 Interior Demo & Abatement 556-24-102

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is soliciting bids for comprehensive interior demolition and asbestos abatement services at Building 1 of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The project involves complete interior gutting of approximately 56,600 square feet across four levels, including removal of asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and telecommunications infrastructure while preserving the fire protection system. Contractors must be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with appropriate environmental remediation experience and comply with strict infection control, safety, and regulatory requirements including specialized asbestos abatement protocols and waste disposal procedures. The solicitation requires submission of technical qualifications, safety plans, and comprehensive documentation, with evaluation based on contractor capabilities, regulatory compliance, and adherence to VA-specific requirements. Following multiple amendments, bids are now due August 21, 2025 at 10:00 CDT via email submission, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 12:00 the same day.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for certified SDVOSB firms under NAICS code 236220 with an estimated contract value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The performance period is 201 calendar days, requiring contractors to manage extensive environmental hazards including approximately 26,000 square feet of asbestos-containing materials across 32 homogeneous material groups, with additional challenges from moisture intrusion and mold contamination throughout the building's first floor. Work will be performed at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, a three-story brick building constructed in 1925, with the VA providing laydown and storage areas within the facility during construction. The project includes specialized requirements for universal waste handling, negative air pressure systems, personnel decontamination facilities, and comprehensive air monitoring using Phase Contrast Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy methods. Contractors must provide bid guarantees between 20% of their bid price and $2,000,000, and the building will remain unoccupied during demolition and abatement activities.