Z2JZ--Jefferson Barracks St Louis Completion Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management is seeking a contractor to complete 35 critical maintenance and improvement items at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The project aims to address significant health, safety, and equipment operational concerns related to interior and exterior debris contamination. The VA has identified Randy Kinder Excavating (RKE), Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), as the proposed contractor based on their technical solution, management qualifications, available resources, and ability to execute the work immediately. The Contracting Officer has thoroughly reviewed RKE's capabilities and concluded they can perform the scope of work with priority given to personnel and community safety. The solicitation is numbered 36C10F24R0098, with responses due by January 17, 2025, and the work will be categorized under the Site Preparation Contractors NAICS code 238910.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which provides exclusive competition for qualifying firms. The project involves comprehensive facility improvements throughout the entire Jefferson Barracks property located at 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive in St. Louis. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the scope suggests a substantial renovation and remediation effort targeting 35 distinct items that will eliminate future maintenance requirements and mitigate potential risks to VA patients, visitors, and staff. RKE, based in Dexter, Missouri, is a VIP certified SDVOSB that has been recommended and vetted by the VA's Contracting Officer. The work is expected to be completed immediately upon contract award, with an emphasis on preventing prolonged delays and minimizing risks to VA personnel and facility equipment.