Z1DA--578-20-002 Renovations to Building 217 (CON) at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive renovations to Building 217 at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, under project number 578-20-002. The renovation project encompasses multiple areas including the establishment of a new 12-bed Dementia Unit, updates to Bariatric and High-Fall Risk patient rooms, dining room renovations, entrance lobby redesign, creation of a Geri Clinic with 5-6 exam rooms, transformation of the Easy Street rehabilitation area into multi-use space, and installation of new flooring throughout the 120,137 square foot building. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and qualified supervision in accordance with detailed specifications and drawings, with particular emphasis on infection control protocols, minimal operational disruption to the 24/7 Community Living Center, and compliance with VA technical specifications. The project is structured as four separate Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) that may be executed independently or concurrently, with bids due on June 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. The VA will award a single contract based on the Base Bid, Alternate Bid 1, or Alternate Bid 2, depending on available funding.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms, with TL Services identified as the current controls maintenance contractor for building automation systems. The project is funded through a donation from the Serwa family and requires completion within 330 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with individual CLIN timeframes ranging from 30-90 calendar days. The renovation addresses a 1983-constructed building that has not been updated since its original construction, focusing on creating supportive, patient-centered environments with dementia-friendly design principles and specialized medical equipment placement. Work will be performed at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital campus in Hines, Illinois, with designated contractor parking areas identified throughout the facility. The project falls under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and emphasizes the use of American-made materials where possible, comprehensive documentation requirements, and adherence to strict safety and security protocols including contractor badging with a one-month processing timeframe.