Z1DA--578-15-008 Update Wayfinding Signage Hines CON

SOL #: 36C25226B0001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)
MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, United States

Place of Performance

Hines, IL

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries (Z1DA)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Sep 8, 2025
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Last Updated
Jan 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

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) is soliciting bids for Project 578-15-008: Update Wayfinding Signage at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with a magnitude between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due by Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to remove obsolete wayfinding signage and install new interior and exterior wayfinding signage. This includes compliance with VA Master Specifications, the latest VA signage standards (February 19, 2025), and project-specific drawings. The project covers numerous buildings on the Hines main campus (e.g., 1, 12, 13, 113, 128, 200, 217, 221, 228) and CBOCs (Aurora, LaSalle, Hoffman Estates, Oak Lawn, Kankakee, Joliet). Work involves field verification of measurements, restoration of disturbed areas (including patching and painting where existing signage is removed, estimated at 65% of locations), and adherence to strict Infection Control Barrier (ICB) requirements.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Solicitation
  • Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Bidders must be CVE Verified and listed in the SBA certification database.
  • NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45 Million.
  • Project Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
  • Performance Period: 450 calendar days from Notice to Proceed for the Base Bid, with shorter durations for Alternate Bids (420 and 390 days).
  • Bid Bond Guarantee: Required (20% of bid price or $1,700,000.00, whichever is less).

Key Requirements & Compliance

  • Personnel: OSHA 10hr certification for all personnel, OSHA 30hr for site superintendent (who must be exclusively dedicated). Contractor badging and fingerprinting are mandatory. Influenza vaccine is required for all contractors on campus.
  • Safety & Permits: Strict adherence to safety policies, including permits for above-ceiling/wall entry, hot work, and digging. Compliance with COVID-19 guidelines (masks, PIV cards, screening) is required.
  • Signage Standards: Mandatory use of modular, component-based interior room signage systems.
  • Work Hours: Interior work generally restricted to 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM or weekends, or as coordinated with COR. Exterior work is 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
  • Wage Determination: Applicable wage rates for Cook County, IL (IL20250009) must be followed.

Important Dates & Submission

  • Bid Due Date: Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
  • Submission Method: In-person hard copy or mailed bids only; email submissions will not be considered.
  • Pre-bid Conference/Site Visit: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital (optional but encouraged).
  • Contact: Juan C. Gaytan, Contracting Officer, Juan.gaytan@va.gov, 224-610-3644.

People

Points of Contact

Juan C. GaytanContracting OfficerPRIMARY

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