Y1DZ--PN: 636-26-305 Correct Parking Garage Safety Deficiencies (OM) 2237: 636-26-3-5297-0001

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Two-Phase Design-Build contract to correct parking garage safety deficiencies at the VA Health Care System Central Plains / Omaha, NE. This project, valued between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Phase One proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will provide comprehensive design-build services, including site preparation, demolition, and construction. Key deliverables include:

• Installation of a nitrogen-filled dry-pipe fire suppression system with 100% coverage, designed for future expansion and NFPA compliance, including a new fire pump and a SIEMENS-compatible fire alarm system.
• Installation of jump prevention barriers on the top level, consistent with existing architecture.
• Connection to the domestic water supply and installation of an external outlet.
• Phased construction to maintain traffic flow, limiting closures to no more than 20 parking spaces at a time.
• The Design-Build Team must be integrated, comprising licensed Architects, Engineers (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, Environmental), and Construction specialists. An independent peer review for Life-Safety and Fire Protection elements is required at 65% and 100% design stages.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Two-Phase Design-Build.
• Estimated Value: $2,000,000 - $5,000,000.
• Period of Performance: 100 calendar days for design from Notice of Award, with a total of 280 calendar days for design and construction from Contract Award.
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0 Million size standard.

Submission & Evaluation

This is a Two-Phase Design-Build procurement.

• Phase One: Requires a technical proposal focusing on Technical Approach, Experience, and Past Performance. A maximum of five offerors will be selected to advance.
• Phase Two: Selected firms will submit technical and price proposals, evaluated on a tradeoff basis.
• Key Deadlines:
  • Questions Due: March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.
  • Phase One Proposals Due: May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT.
  • Estimated Award Date: June 16, 2026.

Special Requirements & Notes

• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified in the SBA certification database at the time of proposal submission and award.
• Registrations: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov and comply with VETS-4212 reporting.
• Personnel: All contractor employees require background checks, fingerprinting, and VA-issued identification. They must complete VA Privacy and Records Management training. Key personnel (Project Manager, Architect of Record, Site Superintendent, SSHO, CQM) require specific qualifications and commitment letters.
• Safety: Strict adherence to safety standards (OSHA, EM 385-1-1), including submittal of an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs).
• Bonds: A Bid Guarantee (SF 24) is required for Phase II, and Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25 and SF 25A) will be required upon award, remaining effective through the one-year warranty period.
• Documentation: As-built drawings (PDF, DWG) and a Warranty Management Plan are required.
• Contact: Derek J Fore, Senior Contracting Officer, Derek.Fore@va.gov.