Whiteriver Hospital Construction
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is soliciting proposals for the Whiteriver Hospital Construction project in Whiteriver, AZ. This is a large-scale construction effort to build a new 407,000 square foot hospital and associated infrastructure. The project magnitude is estimated between $500,000,000 and $600,000,000. This is an Unrestricted, Full and Open acquisition. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Opportunity Overview
This solicitation (No. 75H70126R00016) is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to construct a new Whiteriver Hospital, replacing the existing facility on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The new hospital will serve a projected user population of 19,088 by 2030 and will be constructed on the existing 14-acre site. The project is fully designed as a bid-build effort.
Scope of Work
The Prime Contractor will furnish all personnel, materials, and services to construct the new 407,000 SF hospital. Expanded services will include Primary Care, Telemedicine, Dental, Eye Care, Audiology, Emergency Services, Transitional Care, Specialty Care (General Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Genetic Testing), Psychiatry, Social Services, Behavioral Health, Acute Care (Adult Medical/Surgical, Pediatric), Low-Risk Labor & Delivery, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation Services, Respiratory Therapy, Public Health, Administration, and various support departments. The project also includes construction of two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), improvements to AZ State Highway 73, improvements to the Tribal Utility’s surface water treatment plant (SWTP), and replacement of a section of sewer main. The existing hospital will be demolished after the new facility is built and vacated.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Magnitude: $500,000,000 to $600,000,000
- Period of Performance: 1095 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (anticipated to commence in 2026).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45 million)
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Part 15.103-1 (Best Value-Tradeoff), FAR 52.225-11 (Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements), Davis-Bacon Act wage rates (Attachments J06a, J06b, J06c).
- TERO: Applicable. Contact Gary Hill (garyhill@wmat.us, 928-338-1012/1258).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Construction of new hospital, facilities building, chiller plant, pump house.
- Demolition of existing hospital post-transition.
- On-site sitework, off-site utilities, and infrastructure improvements.
- Potential for additional work through options (e.g., water filtration, photovoltaic systems, highway improvements).
- Submission of Key Personnel Resume Form (Attachment J08), Company Technical Experience Construction Sheet (Attachment J07), and Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment J09).
- Large businesses must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Attachment J10).
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value-Tradeoff approach considering Technical Experience, Technical Approach/Schedule/Logistics Plan, Key Personnel/Organizational Chart, Past Performance, and Price.
- Submission: Electronically in PDF format. Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.
Important Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM AZ time (details in solicitation).
- Proposal Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 PM PT (Arizona Time).
- Action: Register in SAM.gov (mandatory for award). Check SAM.gov frequently for amendments. Request technical specifications and drawings by emailing erik.lundstrom@ihs.gov AND jenny.scroggins@ihs.gov (See Section J for list of attachments that must be requested separately). Acknowledge all amendments (including Amendment 2, dated April 24, 2026) in your proposal.
Note: All dates are subject to change; refer to the solicitation for official details.