Z1DA--Renovate B26 for Mental Health - 538-23-102 Chillicothe VAMC
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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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has issued a Solicitation for the Renovation of Building 26 for Mental Health (Project 538-23-102) at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in Chillicothe, OH. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for construction services. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the partial renovation of approximately 19,000 square feet of the existing Sustained Behavioral Treatment Unit (SBTU) on the first floor of Building 26. The scope includes partial demolition, new construction, and addressing Mental Health Environment of Care Checklist (MHEOCC) deficiencies. Key tasks include:
- Installation of a new Air Handling Unit (AHU) in a new basement floor.
- Upgrading Nurse Call systems, modifying window ledges, and installing anti-ligature hardware.
- Construction of two new sally-ports to divide the first floor into three separate SBTU treatment wings.
- Complete renovation of two patient rooms to create bariatric rooms.
- Architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work, adhering to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) requirements.
- Specific brand-name requirements for the Fire Detection/Mass Notification System (Simplex-Grinnell), Keying System (BEST Lock), and Nurse Call System (Ascom Telligence) due to existing infrastructure and warranty considerations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Project Magnitude: Estimated between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.
- Period of Performance: Varies by bid item, ranging from 270 to 330 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Bonds: A bid guarantee of not less than 20% of the bid price (max $3,000,000.00) is required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required for contracts exceeding $150,000.00.
- Wage Determination: General Decision Number OH20260053 applies, outlining prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for construction trades in Ross County, Ohio.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This procurement is a 100% Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responding SDVOSBs must be classified as small business under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, size standard $45 million) and be registered and verified in SAM.gov and SBA's Certifications (search.certifications.sba.gov). The SDVOSB Contractor or Sub-Contractor must perform a minimum of 15% of the construction work.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- RFIs Due: March 26, 2026, 2:00 PM local time, submitted electronically to Jeremy.Nee@va.gov.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM local time at the Chillicothe VA Engineering Building.
- Bid Opening: April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST at NCO 10 office, Kettering, OH.
- Offerors must insert their Cage Code, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), and bid prices on SF1442 Block 17. Award may be made on Bid Item 1 (Base Bid) or subsequent alternates based on available funding.
Additional Notes
Solicitation documents, including SOW, specifications, and drawings, are available electronically via SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for registering at SAM.gov for automatic updates and amendments.