Y1AZ--Renovate 6B for Outpatient Mental Health Project 526-19-122
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract valued at $14,743,224.00 to J & J MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC for the Renovation of 6B for Outpatient Mental Health (Project 526-19-122) at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York. This opportunity was a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers comprehensive construction services for the renovation of the 6B Outpatient Mental Health area. This included extensive interior demolition, hazardous materials abatement (including 17,000 SF of asbestos), and the installation of new interior partitions with sound attenuation. Key system upgrades involved fire protection, plumbing (including anti-ligature fixtures), HVAC (replacement of AHU-26, VAV systems), and electrical systems (hospital-grade receptacles, LED lighting, CAT 6A cabling). Electronic security systems, such as Motorola Avigilon cameras and NVR, were also part of the scope. All work was required to comply with NFPA, federal, state, and local codes, VA directives, and design guides.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Amount: $14,743,224.00
- Award Date: April 13, 2026
- Completion Time: 600 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (as per solicitation)
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction ($45.0 Million size standard)
- PSC: Y1AZ - Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings
Evaluation & Submission Process
The solicitation process included a mandatory pre-bid site visit on January 21, 2026, and required bidders to be registered in SAM.gov and verified/certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA's Vet Cert program. Bids were required to be submitted in hardcopy or hand-delivered, with no emailed bids accepted. The bid opening was publicly held on March 4, 2026, after an extension due to severe weather. Bidders were also required to utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) for project management and collaboration.
Additional Notes
The project involved detailed technical specifications (Volumes 1 & 2) and architectural drawings, which were crucial for understanding the scope. Bidders were also required to adhere to Davis-Bacon Act wage rates and submit a "Limitations on Subcontracting" certification, ensuring compliance with SDVOSB subcontracting rules. A $100,000 allowance was included in the revised bid pricing sheet.