Whiteriver Hospital Construction

SOL #: 75H70126R00016Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
DIV OF ENGINEERING SVCS - SEATTLE
SEATTLE, WA, 98121, United States

Place of Performance

Whiteriver, AZ

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Y1DA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 13, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 an Unrestricted, Full and Open opportunity for a new 407,000 square foot hospital, with an estimated magnitude of $500,000,000 to $600,000,000. Proposals are due by May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Arizona Time.

Scope of Work

This project involves the construction of a new 407,000 sq ft IHS Hospital to replace the existing facility, expanding healthcare services for the American Indian & Alaskan Natives in the Whiteriver Service Unit. The new hospital will offer comprehensive services including Primary Care, Telemedicine, Dental, Eye, Audiology, Emergency, Transitional Care, various Specialty Care (e.g., General Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics), Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Acute Care, Low-Risk Labor & Delivery, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation, Public Health, and administrative functions. The scope also includes:

  • Construction of two new wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).
  • Improvements to AZ State Highway 73.
  • Improvements to the Tribal Utility’s surface water treatment plant (SWTP).
  • Demolition of the existing hospital after the new facility is built and services are transitioned.
  • Development of parking lots, drives, utility areas, and stormwater management.
  • The project is fully designed and will be executed as a bid-build contract, adhering to IBC 2024, Type IB construction, and 2022 FGI guidelines.
  • Potential for additional work through options, including a whole campus water filtration system, spray fields, circadian lighting, air purification systems, photovoltaic systems, acoustical panels, and off-site traffic signal/highway improvements.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Magnitude: $500,000,000 to $600,000,000
  • Period of Performance: 1095 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (anticipated commencement in 2026).
  • NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open.
  • Procurement Method: Request for Proposals (RFP) under FAR Part 15.103-1, utilizing Best Value-Tradeoff evaluation criteria.
  • Buy American: Subject to FAR 52.225-11 (Construction Materials under Trade Agreements).
  • TERO: Applicable. Contact Gary Hill (garyhill@wmat.us, (928) 338-1012).
  • Mandatory: Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required for award.

Key Dates

  • Solicitation Published: March 12, 2026
  • Site Visit: April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM AZ time (details in solicitation).
  • Proposals Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM Arizona Time.
  • Note: All dates are subject to change; refer to the official solicitation for updates.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value-Tradeoff approach, considering:

  • Technical Experience
  • Technical Approach/Schedule/Logistics Plan
  • Key Personnel/Organizational Chart
  • Past Performance
  • Price

Required Forms include:

  • Attachment J07: Company Technical Experience Construction Sheet.
  • Attachment J08: Key Personnel Resume Form (for Project Manager, Site Superintendent, QC/QA, Safety Officer, and two Key Subcontractor Project Managers).
  • Attachment J09: Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ-0), to be completed by clients.
  • Attachment J10: Subcontracting Plan (for large businesses), adhering to HHS FY2024 goals (SB 23%, SDB 5%, WOSB 5%, SDVOSB 5%, HUBZone 5%).

Technical Documents: Specifications and drawings are not available on SAM.gov; interested parties must email Erik Lundstrom (erik.lundstrom@ihs.gov) and Jenny Scroggins (jenny.scroggins@ihs.gov) to request them. Prevailing wage rates for Navajo County, AZ (Attachments J06a-c) must be used for labor cost estimation.

People

Points of Contact

Erik LundstromPRIMARY
Jenny ScrogginsSECONDARY

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