Z2DA--673-20-107 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction Tampa, FL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the PCAC (36C776) office, 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 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $20 million and $50 million. Proposals are due by April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive general construction, infrastructure upgrades, and renovation of existing spaces. Key aspects include:
- Infrastructure Upgrades: Electrical, bonding, UPS, Building Management System (BMS) interfaces, HVAC, communication, physical security, and fiber infrastructure backbone.
- Facility Modifications: Reconfiguring and renovating existing spaces, including Data Center WAN updates.
- Ancillary Work: Potential impact on roads, walks, grading, drainage, and other existing utilities.
- Hazardous Material Abatement: Includes asbestos abatement where identified.
- Locations: Work is primarily within specified buildings and trailers at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 900 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Value: Between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA-certified and listed in the SBA database at the time of proposal submission and award.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past Performance (significantly more important than Price) and Price. Past performance will be evaluated based on recency, relevancy, and quality, requiring at least two to three projects completed within the last five years, each exceeding $20 million, involving phased construction in an active healthcare setting.
- Bonding: A Bid Guarantee (SF 24) of not less than 20% of the proposal price (not to exceed $3,000,000) is required. Payment and Performance Bonds are required upon award.
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted via email to jason.phillip@va.gov (cc: bridget.may@va.gov). Submissions must be in three separate volumes: Volume I (Past Performance), Volume II (Price), and Volume III (Administrative Information). Each volume must be a searchable PDF, sent in a separate email, and each email must be less than 5MB. Only the "SUMMATION" tab of Attachment 19 (Division Cost Breakdown) is required to be completed.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0002 (March 23, 2026): Extended the proposal due date to April 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
- Amendment 0003 (March 27, 2026): Provided answers to technical questions, added contract clauses, and included the "PKI Readers" attachment.
- RFI Responses (March 27, 2026): Clarified that the requirement remains a firm-fixed-price contract, confirmed the 100% SDVOSB set-aside, and stated that members of the design team are precluded from participating as prime, Mentor-Protégé partner, or subcontractor. It also specified that Procore is acceptable in lieu of Tririga for project management and that Johnson Controls Direct Digital Controls are a brand-name requirement for HVAC. Mandatory Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols apply.
Attachments
Bidders should review numerous attachments, including:
- Drawings (Volumes 1-3): Detailed architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology plans for various buildings and trailers.
- Specifications (Volumes 1-2): Technical requirements for building components, fire suppression, HVAC, communications, and security systems. Includes asbestos survey results.
- Site Visit Instructions (Attachment 16): Details for the pre-proposal site visit held on February 18, 2026.
- Brand Name Justification (Attachment 13): Justifies the use of Johnson Controls Direct Digital Controls for HVAC.
- Construction Wage Rates (Attachment 14): Prevailing wage rates for Hillsborough County, FL.
- Limitations on Subcontracting Clause (Attachment 15): Certification required for SDVOSB subcontracting limits.
- Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachments 17, 18): Forms for evaluating past performance.
- Division Cost Breakdown (Attachment 19): Template for cost proposals.
- PKI Readers (Attachment 3 from Amendment 0003): Datasheet for specified readers.
Contacts
- Primary: Jason Phillip, Contract Specialist, jason.phillip@va.gov
- Secondary: Bridget May, bridget.may@va.gov