Z2DA--Renovate Second Floor Mental Health Outpatient Clinic and Chapel

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking construction services to renovate the second floor of a Mental Health Outpatient Clinic and Chapel located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, under Solicitation Number 36C24825R0063. The project involves comprehensive renovation work, including asbestos abatement, demolition, and reconstruction of approximately 6,000 square feet of facility space. Contractors must demonstrate specialized experience in healthcare facility renovation, with detailed requirements for safety protocols, environmental compliance, and technical qualifications. Evaluation criteria will include past performance documentation, key personnel qualifications, safety records, and compliance with specific solicitation attachments such as the Specialized Experience Form and Contractor Safety documentation. The proposal submission deadline is May 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM AST, with an anticipated contract performance period of 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a projected contract value between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Participating contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified in VetCert, with requirements that the prime SDVOSB perform at least 15% of contract work using its own employees. The renovation will take place at 10 Calle Casia in San Juan, Puerto Rico, targeting improvements to the mental health waiting area and chapel with a focus on modernizing infrastructure, implementing new technological systems, and ensuring patient and staff safety. The contract period is anticipated to run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027, with specific work constraints including conducting demolition after 4:00 PM or outside normal business hours and ensuring no disruption to hospital operations during construction activities.