Y1DA--Renovate Building 73 Interior, 618-195 (VA-26-00007446) Minneapolis HCS, MN - VISN 23

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the PCAC (36C776) office, has issued a Solicitation for comprehensive design-build services to renovate the interior of Building 73 at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, MN. This project, identified as VA-26-00007446, aims to modernize the space by replacing worn finishes, repairing HVAC components, and constructing new interior partitions to improve operational efficiency. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The project requires a two-phase design-build approach, encompassing both Architect and Engineering (AE) services (Line Item 0001) and General Construction (Line Item 0002). Key tasks include:

• Field verification of existing conditions (power, communications, sprinklers, fire alarms).
• Developing "For Construction" drawings and specifications based on the VA Building 73 Design Concept.
• Updating lighting, flooring, and wall finishes throughout the building.
• Relocating, rebalancing, and monitoring HVAC systems.
• Demolition and disposal of replaced equipment, furniture, and carpets.
• Ensuring new partitions meet an STC rating of fifty (50).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Two-Phase Design-Build.
• Estimated Value: Approximately $600,000, with an initial range between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
• Period of Performance: Approximately 370 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). Offerors must be registered in SAM.
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Hospitals And Infirmaries) with a size standard of $45.0 million.

Submission & Evaluation

This procurement uses Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures under FAR Part 15.

• Phase 1: Submission of Technical and Business proposals. A maximum of five (5) offerors will be selected to proceed to Phase 2.
• Phase 2: Submission of Technical and Price proposals. Evaluation will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
• Past Performance: Scalable magnitude for past performance projects has been lowered from $20M to $10M. CPARS reports and PPQs do not count against the 20-page limit for Volume I (Technical).
• Subcontracting Limitations: Offerors must certify compliance, ensuring no more than 85% of the general construction contract amount is paid to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (excluding materials).

Key Requirements & Standards

Bidders must adhere to extensive VA standards and procedures:

• Design Standards: Minneapolis VA Medical Center Design Standards, VA BIM Guide (v1.0, with Minneapolis VA BIM Standards superseding national), VA HVAC Design Manual, and PG 18-10 Electrical Design Manual.
• BIM: All work must be completed in Autodesk® Revit® software (LOD 300-350), with clash detection reports at 95% and 100% CD. A BIM Management Plan worksheet is required.
• Submittals: Mandatory use of a specific web-based electronic submittal exchange service. VA review period is 20 business days.
• Quality Control: A Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system is required, including a CQC System Manager (who may also serve as project superintendent) and a Design Quality Manager.
• Safety: A full-time Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is required, along with an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Scheduling: A fully Resource Loaded Network Analysis System (NAS) plan and computer-generated schedule using Primavera P6 software is mandatory, requiring an independent CPM consultant.
• Personnel: All on-site personnel must obtain a VA PIV badge.
• Site Logistics: No on-site contractor parking is allowed. Temporary emergency power must be provided for MH-20 electrical relocation. Procore is an acceptable file-sharing platform.
• Wage Rates: Compliance with DBA (Hennepin County, MN) and SCA wage determinations is required.

Important Notes

• Technical Questions Due: February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST (extended by Amendment 0001).
• Offer Submission Due: February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
• RFIs: Official government responses to 75 RFIs have been provided, clarifying various aspects including past performance requirements and staffing.
• Contacts: Zachary Penhollow (zachary.penhollow@va.gov, 440-391-2563) and Joelle M Mascarenas (joelle.mascarenas@va.gov, 216-707-7733).