Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25726R0011, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, modifies the location for a scheduled site visit. The effective date of this amendment is December 2, 2025. Participants for the site visit on December 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST, will now meet at the lobby of Building 46E at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center, located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment ensures all prospective offerors are aware of the updated meeting point for the site visit.

Amendment 0001 modifies solicitation number 36C25726R0011, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Contracting Office (138C) in El Paso, TX. The amendment, effective 12-02-2025, updates the location for a mandatory site visit. Participants are now directed to meet at the lobby of Bldg. 46E at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, Texas 76504, on December 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment ensures all offerors are aware of the correct meeting point for the site visit, which is crucial for their proposal preparation.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for a project to remodel the amphitheater at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas. This project, identified by Solicitation Number 36C25726R0011, will renovate the existing space to ensure it is safe and functional. The procurement is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 236220 and a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated construction magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be posted on or about November 21, 2025, with a response date of November 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The point of contact for this project is Jose Portalatin.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, solicits bids for the “Remodel Amphitheater Project # 674-16-016” at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves extensive remodeling, including reconfigurations of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within building 163. The estimated construction magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. Key requirements include performance and payment bonds, adherence to strict safety and infection control protocols due to the 24/7 healthcare facility environment, and a mandatory site visit on December 3, 2025. Proposals are due by January 6, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability (Experience Modification Rating), past performance, and price, with past performance being significantly more important than price. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment as per the Statement of Work and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is undertaking the "Remodel Amphitheater" project (Project No. 674-16-016) at Building 163 of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas. The project, issued on May 1, 2025, involves 100% construction documents for a fully sprinklered facility. Key aspects include demolition of existing seating, platforms, walls, fixtures, and finishes, followed by new design and functional improvements to the amphitheater. The base bid excludes work on existing restrooms (1B163, 1B164A, 1B166, 1B167, AP206, AP207) and Storage 1B163, which are to remain. However, Add Alternate No. 1 proposes demolition and new construction for the 1st Floor Men's (1B163) and Women's (1B166) Restrooms, and Add Alternate No. 2 covers the demolition and new construction of the 2nd Floor Restroom (AP206). The project spans 4,270 square feet (3,350 sqft on the first floor and 920 sqft on the mezzanine). The project emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, including infection control, hazardous material handling, and coordination with the COR for all project-related communications and unforeseen conditions. The contractor must maintain two sets of updated construction documents on-site and comply with all applicable codes and regulations, including the 2015 IBC, 2015 IFC (NFPA 101, NFPA 220), and 2017 NEC. WestEast Design Group JV, LLC is the designer of record, with Alderson & Associate as Structural Engineer, DBR as MEP Engineer, and Lundy & Franke Engineering, Inc. as AV Consultant.

The file details the "Remodel Amphitheater" project (674-16-016) at the Central Texas Veteran's Healthcare System, Building 163, Temple, Texas. The project involves extensive construction and renovation, with a submission date of May 1, 2025. Key engineering firms involved include ELK CONSORTIUM (Engineers), WestEast Design Group, LLC (Architect of Record), Lundy & Franke Engineering (Structural Engineer), and Alderson & Associates, Inc. (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer of Record). The project covers various divisions, including electrical (digital lighting controls, panelboards, LED lighting fixtures), communications (cabling, integrated audio-video systems), and general construction (demolition, concrete, metals, wood, thermal/moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, conveying equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC). Significant emphasis is placed on health and safety requirements, detailing VHA Directive 7715, "Safety and Health During Construction," and requiring Pre-Construction Risk Assessments (PCRA) and Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) to mitigate risks to patients, staff, and contractors. The directive outlines responsibilities for various VA personnel and contractors, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulations.

The document outlines material board finishes and a renovated floor plan for a project, likely an amphitheater or similar space. Key components include re-staining existing slate and wooden panels to match new finishes, specifying various flooring types such as Kinetex Dart Fly, Kinetex Intrigue Transfix, and Interface Luxury Vinyl Tile. Paint colors from Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore are also noted. Seating elements involve Sedia Systems River Cherry Laminate for seat backs and front panels, and Momentum Vinyl Upholstery Vanguard VC Carbon for seats and backs. The plan emphasizes matching new additions with existing finishes, indicating a renovation or upgrade project focused on aesthetic and material consistency.

The "Solicitation No. 36C257XXXXX Attachment – Cost/Price Break" is a comprehensive cost breakdown worksheet for a government Request for Proposal (RFP), likely for a construction or renovation project. It details various divisions of work, from Division 01 (General Requirements) through Division 48 (Electrical Power Generation), and includes an "Other" category for additional items. For each division, the document provides sections for material, labor, equipment, and other costs, culminating in a total for each division. The document also includes a final cost summary, breaking down the sub-total into overhead, profit, and bonds/insurance, to arrive at a total proposal cost. This attachment is crucial for bidders to present a transparent and itemized cost proposal, enabling the government agency to evaluate the financial aspects of the bids thoroughly.

The VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) template (VHA-PCRA-2023-1.0) outlines minimum requirements for assessing and mitigating safety risks during construction, renovation, and maintenance activities within VHA facilities. It categorizes activities into Inspection/Upkeep, Small-scale, and Large-scale, each with escalating control measures to protect patients, employees, and contractors. The document emphasizes using activity statements of work and drawings for assessment and including them in project files. It also mandates communication and coordination plans with affected areas during the planning phase. This PCRA specifically addresses non-infection-related safety and must be used with the VHA Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for infection risks. The document includes a fillable permit form for posting at activity sites, detailing the activity type, project information, and required control measures. The example provided focuses on a "Large Scale" remodel of the Amphitheater in Temple, TX, detailing specific hazard analyses and control plans required for such a project, and lists affected adjacent areas and their points of contact for coordination.

This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for remodeling the amphitheater on the first floor of Building 163 at the Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The project, designated #674-16-016, involves reconfiguring electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other systems. The scope includes all labor, material, equipment, and supervision, with some work potentially requiring after-hours or weekend shifts due to the 24/7 healthcare facility environment. Contractors must coordinate extensively with the VA, comply with all applicable regulations (federal, state, local, OSHA, VA specifications), and adhere to strict safety protocols, including infection control, fire watch, and security. Deliverables include performance and payment bonds, proof of insurance, a Contractor Quality Control Plan, a Safety Plan, O&M manuals, training, and a minimum three-year warranty. The project has a performance period of 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.