Z2DA--Renovate MICU/SICU 539-20-104

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting bids for the renovation of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive renovation of approximately 11,000 square feet on the second floor, including demolition of existing structures, installation of new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, construction of new patient rooms with pandemic-preparedness features including negative pressure capabilities and HEPA filtration, and integration of specialized building systems such as Johnson Controls facility automation, Honeywell fire alarm systems, and Ascom nurse call systems. The project requires a full-time superintendent dedicated solely to the renovation, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for construction workers in Hamilton County, Ohio, adherence to extensive infection prevention and control protocols classified as Level IV, and successful navigation of complex technical specifications governing HVAC controls, medical gas infrastructure, and electrical systems. Evaluation will consider contractor safety records as documented on OSHA 300 forms and the pre-award safety evaluation form, compliance with subcontracting limitations for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and technical qualifications to execute the project within the specified 430-calendar-day performance period. The bid opening date has been extended to January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with multiple amendments issued through January 13, 2026 providing clarifications on technical specifications, RFI responses, updated drawings, and commissioning requirements.

This solicitation is set aside as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contract under NAICS code 236220 with a small business size standard of $45 million in receipts. The estimated contract value ranges from $5,550,000 to $7,250,000, with the government's primary intent to award the full scope Bid Item 1, though Bid Items 2 and 3 represent reduced scope alternatives depending on available funding. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials; however, the project mandates use of specific manufacturer systems for compatibility with existing infrastructure, including equipment from vendors such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Ascom, Avigilon, and Trane. The construction timeline requires completion within 430 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with a projected project start date of February 23, 2026 and completion date of February 23, 2028, although the aggressive timeline and infection control requirements indicate significant coordination challenges during active hospital operations. The project is located at 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220, with an organized site visit having been conducted on November 3, 2025, and all subsequent amendments and RFI clarifications issued through January 13, 2026.