Whiteriver Hospital Construction
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Engineering Services, is soliciting proposals for the Whiteriver Hospital Construction project in Whiteriver, AZ. This is an Unrestricted, Full and Open acquisition for a new 407,000 square foot hospital and associated infrastructure. The estimated construction magnitude is $500,000,000 to $600,000,000. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The project involves constructing a new 407,000 SF Whiteriver Hospital on the existing 14-acre site, designed to serve a projected user population of 19,088 by 2030. The scope includes:
- Phase I: Construction of the new hospital facility, facilities building, chiller plant, and pump house.
- Phase II: Demolition of the existing hospital after the new facility is operational and vacated.
- Site Work: Extensive on-site sitework including underground utilities, earthwork, storm sewer, driveways, sidewalks, heliport, paving, landscaping, and irrigation.
- Off-site Infrastructure: Construction of two new wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), improvements to AZ State Highway 73, and upgrades to the Tribal Utility’s surface water treatment plant (SWTP).
- Expanded Services: The new hospital will offer comprehensive services including Primary Care, Telemedicine, Dental, Eye Care, Emergency Services, Specialty Care (e.g., General Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics), Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Acute Care, Low-Risk Labor & Delivery, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation, and various Public Health and Administrative services.
- Optional Work: Potential for additional work through options such as a whole campus water filtration system, spray fields, circadian lighting, air purification systems, photovoltaic systems, acoustical panels, and off-site traffic signal/highway improvements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Magnitude: $500,000,000 to $600,000,000
- Period of Performance: 1095 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, anticipated to commence in 2026.
- NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $45 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open.
- Proposal Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
- Site Visit: April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM AZ time (details in solicitation).
- Published Date: May 7, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value-Tradeoff approach, considering:
- Technical Experience
- Technical Approach/Schedule/Logistics Plan
- Key Personnel/Organizational Chart (including Prime Contractor’s Project Manager, Project Site Superintendent, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Safety Officer, and two Key Subcontractor Project Managers)
- Past Performance
- Price Submissions must be electronic in PDF format. Large businesses must submit a Subcontracting Plan (Attachment J10) with specific goals for small business categories (HHS FY2024 goals: SB 23%, SDB 5%, WOSB 5%, SDVOSB 5%, HUBZone 5%).
Important Notes
- TERO: Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements are applicable. Contact Gary Hill at garyhill@wmat.us or (928) 338-1012.
- Specifications & Drawings: Due to size limitations, these cannot be downloaded from SAM.gov. Request them by emailing erik.lundstrom@ihs.gov AND jenny.scroggins@ihs.gov.
- SAM Registration: Mandatory for award consideration. Offerors are encouraged to register promptly.
- Amendments: Offerors must monitor SAM.gov frequently for amendments and acknowledge receipt of all amendments.