Z1DA--657-24-111JC FCA-Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby B1

What the solicitation documents require

We read the solicitation documents for this bid (2 documents, 477 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.

Due date and time

• Proposal due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. (Attachment 1, p. 10)

How to submit

• Sealed bid (IFB): offers are publicly opened at the time they are due. (Attachment 1, p. 1)

Pre-bid meeting or site visit

• Only one site visit meeting, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. (Attachment 1, p. 1)

Questions deadline

• Submit questions in writing by email to Matthew.Finley@va.gov and Abby.Monroe2@va.gov by 2:00 PM Central Time on October 14, 2026. (Attachment 1, p. 1)

Bonds

• A bid guarantee is required, at least 20 percent of the bid price but not more than $3,000,000. (Attachment 1, p. 9)
• The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds. (Attachment 1, p. 2)

Insurance

• Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required. (Attachment 1, p. 49)
• General liability: $500,000.00 per occurrence. (Attachment 1, p. 49)
• Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person. (Attachment 1, p. 49)

Licenses and certifications

• Contractors and Joint Ventures must be certified in SBA Vetcert and registered in SAM.gov from the proposal due date through award. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
• A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. (Attachment 3, p. 25)
• All qualified persons performing electrical work must be licensed journeyman or master electricians. (Attachment 3, p. 88)

Set-aside and participation goals

• 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). (Attachment 1, p. 1)

Contract term

• Period of performance is 330 calendar days after Notice To Proceed. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
• Begin work within 14 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. (Attachment 1, p. 9)

Pricing format

• Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract; CLIN 0001 price is entered on the pricing schedule. (Attachment 1, p. 2)

Scope highlights

• Renovate Ambassador Suite and Main Lobby, Building 1, John Cochran VA Medical Center, St Louis, MO (Project 657A-24-111JC). (Attachment 1, p. 1)
• Provide all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals and testing. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
• Improve patient and ADA access to the building and fix moisture and leaking from the skylight. (Attachment 1, p. 1)
• Update finishes, improve patient circulation and optimize space for the existing functions in the area. (Attachment 1, p. 1)

Documents we read

• Attachment 1 77 pages
• Attachment 3 400 pages