Y1LZ--Construct Parking Structure Replacing Expiring Lease Design-Build 2026 (VA-26-00025998)
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), through its 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. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. This is a presolicitation notice; the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated for March - April 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Design-Build contractor will provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services, site investigations, field verification, design development (35%, 65%, and 100% milestones), preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and all construction services. Key tasks include:
- Construction of a fully functional parking structure.
- 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.
- Installation of elevators, accessible parking spaces (VA Barrier-Free Design Standards), security systems, and remote monitoring capability.
- Provisions for future rooftop solar panel installation.
- Coordination with utility providers (e.g., Pacific Gas & Electric) and obtaining all required permits and environmental documentation. All work must comply with VA Design Guides, VA Master Specifications, and applicable federal, state, and local codes (IBC, NFPA, OSHA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Design-Build (DB)
- Magnitude: Between $20,000,000.00 and $50,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Approximately 484 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: March - April 2026
- Presolicitation Response Date (for questions): March 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
The anticipated solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36.3 (Two Phase Design Build Selection Procedures) and FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation). Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical and Price Factors. This notice is a presolicitation and not a request for competitive offers. All questions regarding this presolicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Shardae.Webb@va.gov and William.Henkel@VA.gov. Telephone calls will not be accepted.