EHRM Huntington VAMC 581-22-700 Construct Infrastructure Upgrades
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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 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades (Project 581-22-700) at the Hershel “Woody” Williams Veteran Affairs Medical Center (HWVAMC) in Huntington, West Virginia. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity involves comprehensive construction and infrastructure modernization. The estimated magnitude of construction is $20,000,000 to $50,000,000. Proposals are due May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, project management, materials, tools, supplies, and equipment for necessary infrastructure upgrades. This includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, and removal of existing structures. Specific technical requirements cover extensive electrical, telecommunications (Category 6A cabling, fiber optics), HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and structural work across multiple buildings and towers. Demolition of existing infrastructure and installation of new systems are key components.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (SBA Size Standard: $45.0M)
- Period of Performance: 690 Calendar Days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP is anticipated within 90 calendar days after award.
- Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $50,000,000
- Bonds: A bid guarantee (not less than 20% of proposal price, max $3M) is required. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required upon award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to Sadaya.Brittian@va.gov and Samantha.Mihaila@va.gov. Submissions must be in three searchable PDF volumes (Technical, Price, Administrative), sent in separate emails, each less than 5MB.
- Technical Capability (Factor 1): Offerors must demonstrate experience with 2-5 construction projects completed within the last six years, similar in scope and complexity (minimum value $20M, 75% completed) in occupied medical facilities.
- Price (Factor 2): Evaluated based on the lowest price.
- Subcontracting: Offerors must certify compliance with VAAR 852.219-75, limiting payments to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms to 85% for general construction.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on March 31, 2026.
- Technical Details: Clarifications address material storage payments (at CO's discretion), design team participation restrictions, tax responsibility (not tax-exempt), VA PIV badging for all personnel, Buy American Act deviations, Firm Fixed Price (no economic price adjustment), RCDD requirement for telecommunications installers, specific work hours for cutovers, phased work (B-side before A-side), and recommendations for dedicated onsite Project Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Safety & Site Logistics: Detailed general requirements cover core working hours, safety protocols, construction security, site access, badging, and coordination to minimize disruption in an active medical facility. Crane lift requirements (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, EM 385-1-1) mandate detailed lift plans and prohibit loads over occupied areas without specific protective measures.
- Environmental: Geotechnical and asbestos reports are provided. Contractors must notify the station if questionable material is found. SWPPP and environmental plans are required.
- Commissioning: A draft commissioning plan outlines processes for mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems.
- Prevailing Wages: Compliance with prevailing wage rates for Wayne County, WV, is mandatory.
Important Dates
- Proposal Due Date: May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026.