Z2DA--673-20-107 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Tampa, FL
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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 proposals for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project (Project 673-20-107) at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with an estimated magnitude between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. Proposals are due April 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive general construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renovation of existing spaces across multiple buildings and trailers at the hospital campus. Key components include:
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Electrical systems, bonding, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Building Management System (BMS) interfaces, HVAC, communication systems, physical security upgrades, and a campus-wide fiber infrastructure backbone.
- Site Modifications: Work may impact roads, walks, grading, drainage, and other existing utilities.
- Specialized Work: Data Center WAN updates and hazardous material abatement.
- Specific Systems: Integration with existing Johnson Controls Metasys for HVAC, and JCI systems (American Dynamics, SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000) for access control and video surveillance. Procore is acceptable for project management.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 900 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The prime contractor must be certified by the SBA and listed in their database at the time of proposal submission and award.
- Subcontracting Limitations: General construction contracts require that no more than 85% of the government's payment goes to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (excluding material costs).
- Bonds: A Bid Guarantee (SF 24) is required (not less than 20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000). Payment and Performance Bonds are required upon award.
- Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates for Hillsborough County, FL, must be followed.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to jason.phillip@va.gov (cc: bridget.may@va.gov). Proposals must be in three separate volumes (Past Performance, Price, Administrative Information), each as a searchable PDF, sent in separate emails (each under 5MB).
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated using a "Best Value" tradeoff process. Past Performance is significantly more important than Price.
- Past Performance: Requires at least two (2) and no more than three (3) projects completed within the last five years, each exceeding $20 million in value, involving phased construction and coordination in active healthcare settings.
- Amendments: Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
Key Clarifications & Attachments
Numerous amendments and RFI responses have provided critical clarifications on technical specifications, software compatibility, tax-exempt status (not tax-exempt), PIV badge requirements, and project scheduling (requiring a 3rd-party scheduling consultant and Primavera P6/MS Project compatibility). Detailed drawings, structural calculations, and as-built roof plans are available. Amendment 0006 added a second line item for power pole stabilization with a $15,000 allowance.