Y1DZ--EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction 695-21-700 Milwaukee
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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) is soliciting proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 1 Construction Project (695-21-700) at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This comprehensive project involves significant infrastructure improvements across numerous buildings (including 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 43, 70, 97, 102, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 115, 123, 144, 146, 147, 148) and the site. Key requirements include:
- Electrical Upgrades: Panels, normal and emergency power, bonding, and UPS systems.
- HVAC: Assessment, upgrades, reconfiguration, expansion, and renovation.
- Communication Infrastructure: Installation of data outlets, patch panels, Cat 6A cabling, fiber infrastructure backbone (campus-wide, inter-building), and diversified path installation to the datacenter for WAN.
- Building Management System (BMS) Interfaces.
- Physical Security Upgrades.
- Hazardous Material Abatement.
- General Construction: Demolition, earthwork, site restoration, carpentry, plumbing, and fire suppression modifications. All work must adhere to stringent infection control, risk mitigation, and life safety standards within an active healthcare environment. Detailed drawings specify existing conditions, demolition plans, and new installations for civil, structural, architectural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and technology systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Magnitude: Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000 (lower end of range)
- Period of Performance: Approximately 1,460 calendar days (4 years) from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA-certified SDVOSBs.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Construction Of Other Hospital Buildings) with a $45.0 million size standard.
- Proposal Due Date: June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT
- RFI/Technical Questions Due: May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET
- Site Visit: An organized site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM CT at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Parking Lot #36.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically in three volumes: Technical, Price, and Administrative, to bailey.donato@va.gov and megan.dohm@va.gov. The evaluation will follow a "Best Value" tradeoff process, where technical factors (Past Performance, Experience Modification Rate, Proposed Project Team, Phasing Narrative) are significantly more important than price. Required submissions include a detailed cost breakdown (using Attachment 3), certification of subcontracting limitations (Attachment 4), project information sheets (Attachment 35), and Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment 36). A Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24) and Payment/Performance Bonds (Standard Forms 25 and 25A) are also required. Offerors must acknowledge Amendment 0001.