Y1DZ--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction 695-21-700 Milwaukee

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting construction services for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, with proposals due July 30, 2026. This is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified in the SBA VetCert database, foreclosing competition outside that pool.

Work is performed at the Milwaukee facility, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295, encompassing 21 campus buildings including Buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 43, 70, 97, 102, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 123, 144, 146, 147, and 148. The scope includes civil site work for fiber optic network improvements and redundant fiber connection from ISP #2 to a new DEMARC room in Building 111; construction of a new electrical substation and intermediate cross-connect in Building 111's first floor; re-roofing of Building 97; construction or renovation of 54 new telecommunications rooms and enclosures across campus; installation of vertical fiber optic cabling within Building 111; horizontal fiber optic and communications infrastructure including Category 6A copper cabling and data outlets; existing data closet abandonments and relocations; and copper telephony modifications. The contractor must assume a 10 percent allowance for materials covering missed work order outlets and a 40 percent allowance for additional data rough-in back boxes. All soils on campus must be treated as contaminated and sent to approved landfills unless Wisconsin DNR testing proves otherwise (BRRTS #02-41-563846). All contractors require VA PIV Cards prior to site work. Work in patient care areas is restricted to after 5 PM for certain tasks. Crane operations are restricted to weekends and federal holidays.

The contract is Firm Fixed Price, 1,460 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Notice to Proceed anticipated within 90 days of award. Contract value is between $50 million and $100 million. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per Milwaukee County determination effective January 2, 2026. The prime contractor must perform at least 15 percent of work in-house; no more than 85 percent may be subcontracted to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (material costs excluded). Division 27 telecommunications work and Division 28 security systems are sole-source through Johnson Controls, Inc. (CCTV and access control) and Systec, LTD (fire alarm and nurse call). Design team members are precluded from bidding as prime contractors or subcontractors. All sales and use taxes must be included in bid pricing as the facility is not tax-exempt.

Key personnel requirements include a dedicated Construction Project Manager (minimum 10 years experience, 5 years on similar projects), Superintendent(s) with OSHA 30 certification, a Quality Control Manager/Communications Project Manager with RCDD certification, a dedicated Safety Professional, and a Commissioning Manager. The contractor must submit project management team credentials, site security plan, and logistics plan within 60 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. Bonding requirements must be met through SDVOSB or SBA/VA-approved Mentor-Protege partnerships. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of proposal price (not exceeding $3 million) is required, along with performance and payment bonds upon award.

RFP 36C77626R0002 has been amended six times through July 22, 2026 (Amendments 1–6). Amendment 4 (July 16) issued final technical documentation; Amendment 5 (July 17) provided updated civil drawings; Amendment 6 (July 22) finalized the Technical Questions Tracking Sheet (222 questions total) and closed further RFI acceptance. NAICS 236220, PSC Y1DZ. Contracting Officer: Megan Dohm.