Z2DA--Improve Patient Experience Palo Alto

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is soliciting proposals for comprehensive facility improvements at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System under solicitation number 36C26126R0001. The procurement covers eight primary construction and renovation tasks including upgrading doors in Building 5, implementing security systems in the Building T6B daycare facility, installing physical barriers and play area improvements, constructing shade sails in Building 7's courtyard, replacing a storm drain, renovating a restroom in Building 100, and adding security features in Building 6. Key contract requirements include compliance with Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, VA security standards outlined in the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual, and adherence to subcontracting limitations for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contract will be awarded based on price only, with proposals evaluated on cost competitiveness. All Request for Information (RFI) questions were due by October 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, with the final proposal deadline extended to November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

This solicitation is a 100% set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under the VISN 21 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) Group 2, with only pre-approved MACC Group 2 contractors such as Acierto LLC, Patriot Construction, and Bexar Advanced Solutions Group eligible to submit proposals. The estimated contract value ranges between $2 million and $5 million. The contract includes a 180-calendar-day performance period for all construction activities. All work will be performed at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, California, with construction hours restricted to 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements as specified in California Wage Determination CA20250018 and must adhere to facility-specific rules regarding hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, substance abuse prohibitions, and incident reporting as outlined in the Activation Service Contract guidelines.