Y1LZ--Construct Parking Structure Replacing Expiring Lease Design-Build 2026 (VA-26-00025998)
Overview
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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), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build (DB) contract to construct a new approximately 350-space parking structure at the Martinez VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Martinez, CA. This project, identified as #612-165, aims to replace an expiring lease and will be issued as an Unrestricted solicitation with a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $20 million and $50 million.
Scope of Work
The selected Design-Build contractor will provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services, site investigations, design development, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Construction services include all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and administrative support for the complete parking structure and supporting site work. Key tasks involve:
- Demolition of temporary buildings AB-5, AB-6, and AB-7.
- Removal of an existing solar array within the construction footprint.
- Relocation or modification of existing utilities.
- Site development, utility connections (water, sewer, electrical, data).
- Traffic and access considerations, while maintaining campus operations.
- Inclusion of elevators, accessible parking, security systems, remote monitoring, and provisions for future rooftop solar panels.
- Compliance with VA Design Guides, VA Master Specifications, and all applicable federal, state, and local codes (e.g., IBC, NFPA, OSHA).
- Coordination with utility providers (e.g., PG&E) and obtaining all required permits and environmental documentation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Design-Build (DB).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Magnitude: Between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
Submission & Evaluation
The anticipated solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Parts 36.3 (Two Phase Design Build Selection Procedures) and 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). Evaluation will consider Technical and Price Factors. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in March – April 2026.
Important Notes
This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive offers. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to Contract Specialist Shardae Webb (Shardae.Webb@va.gov) and William Henkel (William.Henkel@VA.gov). Telephone calls will not be accepted.