Z1DA--578-23-013 Abatement Task Order D

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is soliciting proposals for comprehensive asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, mold abatement, selective interior demolition, and room restoration services at Edwards Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, under Solicitation 36C25225B0026 for Project 578-23-013 Abatement Task Order D. The work encompasses seven distinct tasks across Buildings 1 and 200, involving removal of asbestos-containing materials, vinyl floor tiles, carpeting, pipe insulation, and obsolete mechanical and electrical systems, followed by installation of new LED lighting, steam radiators, ceiling systems, and luxury vinyl tile flooring. The contractor must be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified by CVE, as this is a 100% set-aside for SDVOSB firms. Key requirements include employing a Certified Industrial Hygienist, establishing controlled work areas with negative air pressure systems, complying with OSHA, EPA, and VA asbestos removal standards, maintaining strict infection control protocols, and completing all work within 290 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, and bidders must provide per-square-foot pricing for abatement and demolition work. Critical deadlines include December 11, 2025 for Request for Information (RFI) submissions, a third pre-bid site visit with exploratory demolition on December 4, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, and a final bid submission deadline of January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

This solicitation contains no additional set-aside designations beyond the SDVOSB requirement, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The estimated contract value falls between $500,000 and $1,000,000, though the final award amount will depend on the lowest responsive bid submitted. The project consists of seven sequential tasks with individual durations ranging from 15 to 120 calendar days, with Task 1 involving a full gut demolition of Building 200's 15th floor requiring 120 calendar days, while Tasks 2 through 7 involve selective abatement and renovation of specific rooms in Building 1 requiring 15 to 20 calendar days each, plus 2 to 4 abatement days and 4 to 6 monitoring days per task. All work is to be performed at Edwards Hines Jr. VA Hospital, located at 5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, Illinois, with work restricted to day shift hours Monday through Friday, and debris removal permitted during off-shift hours and weekends. The VA will provide on-site parking, trailer space, and dumpster locations, though contractors must bring their own tools and equipment for site investigations and exploratory demolition activities.