Z1DA--578-M25114 Building 12 Stairs Exterior Construction area for the exterior porch reconstruction

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to complete exterior stairs and porch reconstruction at Building 12 of the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The project involves comprehensive repairs to restore the function and safety of the south and east entrance stairs, including demolition of existing structures, installing new foundation walls, pouring a concrete slab, reconstructing stairs, and installing handrails. Contractors must have an OSHA-certified site superintendent and adhere to VA technical standards and infection control protocols. The contract will be awarded using one of three methods: Lowest Price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), or Tradeoff evaluation criteria. Bids are due by May 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT, with a mandatory site visit previously conducted on March 27, 2025.

While the initial solicitation indicated no specific set-aside, a subsequent amendment revealed the contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms under NAICS code 238190. The project has a total estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period not exceeding 100 days after Notice to Proceed and actual on-site construction expected to take approximately 50 days. Contractors must be CVE Verified SDVOSB firms listed in the SBA VetCert database and represent themselves as small business concerns. The project requires detailed documentation, including a bid guarantee, cost breakdown, and contractor information. The work will be performed at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital located in Hines, Illinois, with the primary focus on reconstructing exterior stairs to meet specific technical requirements such as 12-inch tread depth and 7.75-inch maximum riser height.