The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) (36C25726R0043) for construction services to renovate Domiciliary hallways and patient rooms (approximately 61,500 GSF) at the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham, Texas. This project, titled "Renovate Halls, Walls, and Floors DOM," is a competitive set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a NAICS code of 236220 and a size standard of $45.0M. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. A site visit is scheduled for January 6, 2026, and proposals are due by January 27, 2026. Offerors must submit proposals in four volumes: Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, Price, and Solicitation/Award Documents, and are required to provide a bid guarantee and demonstrate the ability to obtain performance and payment bonds.
The project "Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors Domiciliary" (Project Number: 549A4-22-221) at 1201 E. 9th Street, Bonham, TX 75418, involves renovating and upgrading finishes for approximately 61,500 GSF of domiciliary hallways and patient rooms. The scope includes floors, walls, doors, door jambs, corner/wall guards, handrails, windowsills, window treatments, communication boards, and associated interior lighting. Excluded areas are specific patient bedrooms and all work in bedroom toilets beyond the doors. The total building area is 98,600 GSF. Deductive alternates include reusing existing hollow metal door frames and deleting the replacement of 47 doors and hardware in patient wing inner cores. The project adheres to various 2020-2021 codes, including NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Fire Code, classifying the occupancy as Healthcare/Ambulatory. Construction is Type II (222) and fully sprinklered. The project emphasizes maintaining medical center operations 24/7 with minimal disruption, requiring a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule from the General Contractor (GC). Work will be phased, starting with the second floor, and will involve strict infection control measures, including the use of prefabricated, reusable modular ICRA barriers. Public corridors must remain operational, with construction limited to nights and weekends.
The provided document outlines a comprehensive cost breakdown structure, commonly found in government RFPs and grant applications, detailing various divisions of work and associated expenses for a project. It categorizes costs into material, labor, and equipment, followed by specific construction divisions such as general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, integrated automation, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities. The document concludes with a subtotal cost and additional line items for general liability/insurance, overhead and profit, and bond, culminating in a total project cost. This structure is essential for transparent budgeting, bid evaluation, and project management in government-funded initiatives.
The Bonham Domiciliary VA Medical Center's "Renovate Halls, Walls, & Floors" project (Project Number 549A4-22-221) involves comprehensive renovations in Bonham, TX. This project requires the contractor to manage site preparation, demolition, and the installation of new materials, with strict adherence to safety, infection control, and security protocols, especially since patient floors operate 24/7. Key aspects include phased work, off-hours operations for disruptive tasks, and rigorous third-party inspections. The project also outlines specific bid items, including deductive alternates for reusing existing door frames and deleting certain door replacements. The performance period is 730 calendar days, with detailed requirements for project schedules, cost loading, as-built drawings, and the temporary use of utilities and equipment.