Y1DZ--PROJECT 675-23-100, Bid-Build (BB) Renovate Lake Nona Building 2 for Emergency Department and Observation Unit

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 is seeking a Bid-Build (BB) renovation of Lake Nona Building 2's Emergency Department and Observation Unit located in Orlando, Florida. The solicitation (36C24825R0025) involves comprehensive medical facility upgrades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural modifications to create a modernized emergency care environment. The project requires detailed technical expertise in healthcare facility renovation, with specific attention to medical infrastructure systems like medical gas lines, electrical circuits, and specialized medical equipment installations. Contractors must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the amendment and associated architectural drawings. Prospective bidders are expected to demonstrate compliance with complex medical facility construction requirements, including specialized commissioning, background checks, and adherence to Buy American Act regulations.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business contractors, highlighting the VA's commitment to supporting veteran entrepreneurship. The renovation project covers approximately 26 square roof areas and involves multiple building zones, with work permitted during both standard and night hours. While a precise contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a significant investment in modernizing the emergency department infrastructure. The place of performance is the Lake Nona VA Medical Center facility located at 13800 Veterans Way in Orlando, Florida 32827. Contractors will need to navigate a complex renovation process that includes working with multiple system vendors like Sciens Building Solutions, Asset Security, Rauland Borg, and Johnson Controls, and must provide independent commissioning and testing services as part of the project requirements.