Z2LB--674-20-109 Improve Roads and Entrances Temple Campus

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 17, has issued a Solicitation (RFP) for Project 674-20-109: Improve Roads and Entrances at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, TX. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract, estimated between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive improvements to roads, parking lots, and entrances at the Temple Campus. This includes the repair, replacement, and installation of new pavement infrastructure to enhance site circulation and accommodate increased traffic. Key tasks include milling, overlaying, and restriping existing asphalt, as well as complete removal and replacement of some pavement and curbs. All work must adhere to the provided Statement of Work, drawings, and specifications. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is required. A Superintendent must be present on-site at all times work is performed and cannot be subcontracted.

Key Requirements & Considerations

• Hazardous Materials: The project area contains identified asbestos and lead-containing materials (e.g., in curb expansion caulk, paints), requiring specialized abatement by licensed contractors.
• Geotechnical Conditions: Bidders must account for subsurface conditions, including soil strata, groundwater, and recommendations for foundations, pavement sections, and earthwork, as detailed in the Geotechnical Engineering Report.
• Risk Management: Adherence to a VHA Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) is mandatory, outlining safety protocols, hazard analyses, and coordination plans for this large-scale construction activity. A PCRA permit must be posted on-site.
• Detailed Drawings: Extensive drawings cover traffic control, paving details, storm sewers, electrical, electronic security systems, hazardous materials abatement, demolition plans, grading, and drainage.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Period of Performance: 540 Calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
• Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
• NAICS Code: 237310 (Paving, Road Construction) with a $45M size standard.
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified by the VA Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) and visible on VetBiz prior to proposal submission.
• Bonds: A Bid Guarantee is required, and the awardee must be able to obtain Performance and Payment Bonds.
• Wage Determination: Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination # TX20260230 applies.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to nicholas.smith21@va.gov and Rhonda.richardson5@va.gov.
• Proposal Format: Four separate, searchable PDF volumes: Technical Acceptability (5 pages max), Past Performance (40 pages max), Price/Cost, and Solicitation/Offer/Award Documents.
• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability (EMR), Past Performance (more important than price), and Price. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value.
• Site Visit: February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
• Questions Due: February 18, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
• Proposals Due: March 25, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Rhonda M Richardson, Contract Specialist (Rhonda.Richardson5@va.gov)
• Contracting Officer: Nicholas Smith (nicholas.smith21@va.gov, 254-314-7221)