Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14 and Construct New Boiler Plant at Marion VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Facilities and Construction Management, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for Project Number 657-507 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The project involves correcting seismic deficiencies for Building 14 through the complete construction of a new boiler plant and the demolition and removal of the existing plant located on the medical center campus.

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all planning, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and expertise necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications, scope of work, and all applicable local, state, federal, and VA codes and standards. The procurement is anticipated to result in one firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated performance period of 548 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

This opportunity is being procured as a one-phase design-bid-build project under NAICS code 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, and is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The anticipated construction magnitude is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Proposals are expected to be evaluated on a best-value basis using factors such as organizational and technical approach, schedule, key personnel, relevant experience, past performance, price, and required bonding and financial capability.