Z1DA--550-24-109 Pond Area Improvement CON
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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 bids for the "Pond Area Improvement CON" project (Project Number: 550-24-109) at the VA Illiana Healthcare System (VAIHCS) in Danville, IL. This Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract, estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The project involves comprehensive pond area improvements, including demolition and new construction. Offers are due by May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the pond area improvements. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and removal of the existing pond and structures.
- Construction of new pond area improvements according to detailed specifications and drawings.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and VA codes, standards, and executive orders, including VAIHCS Construction Safety Policy and VA Infection Control Policy.
- A one-year parts and labor warranty is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Project Magnitude: Estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bidders must be CVE Verified and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of bid submission and award.
- NAICS Code: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a $45.0 million size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Sealed bids must be submitted in hard copy (in person or mailed) to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI.
- Bid Opening: May 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST at GLAC.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Alternate bids (Deduct 1 through 4) will be evaluated after the Base Bid, contingent on funding.
- Required Submissions: Bidders must acknowledge VAAR 852.219-75 (VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting) by signing and submitting the certification with their bid. Failure to do so will result in a non-responsive bid.
- Registration: Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov.
Site Visit & Questions
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at the VA Illiana Healthcare System.
- Questions Deadline: All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Amber Jendrzejek by April 22, 2026, 3:30 PM CST.
- Point of Contact: Amber Jendrzejek, Contract Specialist, Amber.Jendrzejek@va.gov.
Additional Notes
Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments. Detailed project specifications and drawings are provided in Attachments 2 and 3, and a wage determination (IL20260002) is included in Attachment 4. Illinois sales tax exemption applies to materials incorporated into VA real estate.