Z1DA--578-26-016 Donation Renovations Building 217 Phase 2 CON
Overview
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PSC
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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), specifically The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for renovations to Building 217 (Community Living Center). This project, titled "578-26-016 Donation Renovations Building 217 Phase 2 (CON)", is located in Hines, IL. The solicitation, number 36C25226B0028, is expected to be issued on or about May 14, 2026, with bids due around July 15, 2026. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive renovations to Building 217, including:
- Constructing a new enclosed Dementia Unit on the 1st floor B-section.
- Renovating the 2nd Floor Dining Room.
- Renovating specific rooms: Equipment Room B178, Nourishment Room 2B41, and Family Room 2B78.
- Converting Rooms C104, C178, 2C04, and 2C78 into High Fall Risk Rooms.
- Converting Rooms B149 and C149 into Bariatric Rooms.
- Converting Rooms 2A12 and 2A13 into a large group room with a collapsable wall.
- Demolishing the front entrance playground and reseeding the lawn.
- Replacing all remaining flooring in Building 217.
- Installing 18 gauge sheet metal behind the walls of all perimeter rooms.
Construction work must be phased to minimize interference with the daily operations of the Community Living Center. The contractor is required to verify all measurements and provide an Existing Site Conditions report.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation Notice
- Solicitation Number: 36C25226B0028
- Project Number: 578-26-016
- Period of Performance: 740 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), if executed consecutively across three separate CLINs.
- Magnitude: Between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million).
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 14, 2026.
- Bid Opening (Response Date): On or about July 15, 2026 (1:00 PM Central Time).
- Published Date: April 22, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offerors must be eligible under VAAR Subpart 819.70, a small business under NAICS 236220, and listed in the SBA certification database (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/) at the time of bid submission and award.
The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be posted on www.SAM.gov. A pre-bid conference will be held, and details will be included in the solicitation package; attendance is strongly encouraged. Bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments.
Additional Notes
This notice is a presolicitation and does not constitute a request for proposal, quote, or invitation for bid. The Contracting Officer is Juan C. Gaytan (juan.gaytan@va.gov, 224-610-3644).