657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

This federal bidding document outlines the architectural, engineering, and construction requirements for the "Create Observation Unit" project (Project Number: 657-26-602JC) at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. Located at 915 North Grand Blvd in St. Louis, Missouri, the project involves multi-phase renovations on Floor 01 of Building 01 to construct a new patient observation unit, triage areas, and exam rooms. Key components of the solicitation and technical drawings include: - **Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) & Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM):** Strict adherence to Class IV containment protocols is required, including the daily monitoring of negative air pressure, installation of temporary hard barriers and ante rooms, HEPA filtration, and daily fire watch inspections. - **Hazardous Material Assessment:** Bidders must perform and fund a full National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) survey, covering any necessary abatement or remediation within the construction footprint at no additional cost to the government. - **Phased Construction:** Detailed floor, demolition, and reflected ceiling plans are provided for Phases 1 through 4 to ensure continuous hospital operations. - **System Upgrades:** Complete specifications for integrating mechanical (HVAC/VAV), plumbing, medical gas outlets (O2-MA-VAC), and electrical systems conforming to VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards. The selected general contractor must coordinate all utility shutdowns at least 21 days in advance and complete all material deliveries and debris removal outside of standard business hours (before 7:30 AM).

This federal solicitation (36C25526R0162) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, for a construction project to "Create Observation Unit" (Project 657-26-602JC) at the John Cochran Division of the Saint Louis, Missouri VA Medical Center. Set aside entirely for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), the project carries an estimated construction magnitude between $500,000 and $1,000,000 under NAICS code 236220. The scope of work involves establishing a 3-bed observation unit within the existing Emergency Department footprint and renovating seven associated rooms, including relocated triage areas and a reception desk. The contract has a mandatory performance period of 550 calendar days. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process across five technical factors: Prime Contractor Past Performance, Prime Contractor Technical Experience, Key Staffing Qualifications, Subcontractor/Manufacturer Experience, and a Contractor Safety Plan. Due to limitations on subcontracting, the prime SDVOSB must self-perform at least 25% of the personnel costs. Proposals must be submitted digitally by August 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Original bid bonds, representing at least 20% of the bid price, must be physically delivered to the Leavenworth, Kansas contracting office before the closing deadline. A site visit is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and all technical questions must be submitted via email by August 12, 2026.