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657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

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Closed Oct 26, 2026·Posted Oct 6, 2026

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AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for a construction contract to create a 3-bed observation unit within the existing Emergency Department at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Proposals are due by 2026-10-26 at 2:00 PM CST, and the estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
The project includes general construction, alterations, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work to convert three rooms into an Observation Unit and renovate seven rooms for relocated triage and reception, with a base bid period of performance of 550 calendar days.
The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
The issuing agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15.
Requirement: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.
Requirement: Performance and Payment Bonds are required in the amount of 100% of the contract price upon acceptance.
Requirement: The contractor must comply with the limitations on subcontracting, not paying more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs.
Requirement: Goals for Female Participation for each trade 6.9% and Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 12.7%.
Requirement: Davis Bacon wage determination MO20260089 applies to this project.

Bonding: Bid Bond: 20 percent of the bid price but…
Pre-bid: Optional
Participation goal: Goals for Female Participation for each trade…
Est. value: $500,000.00 to…

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Gislaine Dorvil

gislaine.dorvil@va.govEmail (913) 946-1139Phone

Location:

Saint Louis, MO 63125

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Notice

9e536d5dcc7d4970a6536e4230d42560

36C25526R0162

Method

Solicitation

Duration

550 calendar days

Documents

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REVISION 1 SPECIFICATIONS 657-26-602.pdfPDF

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GOVERMENT RESPONSE TO RFIS 657-26-602JC.pdfPDF

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AMENDMENT 36C25526R0162 0004.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0003.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0002.pdfPDF

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO GOVERMENT 657-26-602 REVISED.pdfPDF

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SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEET 657-26-602JC.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0001.pdfPDF

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S02 ATTACHMENT COMBINED SPECS AND DRAWINGS 657-26-602.pdfPDF

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S02 SOLICITATION 36C25526R0162_1.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to create a 3-bed observation unit and renovate seven rooms within the existing Emergency Department at the John Cochran VA Medical Center.
Submit a technical proposal demonstrating relevant past performance, technical construction experience, key staff qualifications, subcontractor experience, and a safety plan.
Submit a price proposal for CLIN 0001 (Base Bid) and CLIN 0002 (Guarantee Period Services), including a price breakdown by specification division.
Furnish an original bid bond to the contracting office prior to the solicitation closing time.

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: Goals for Female Participation for each trade 6.9%, Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 12.7%
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Estimated value: $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

Amendment 0004 is issued. Please see amendment 0004 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-26-2026. Government response to RFIs are posted & the project specification is revised.

Amendment 0003 is issued. Please see amendment 0003 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-14-2026.

Amendment 0002 is issued. Please see amendment 0002 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-23-2026.

Amendment 0001 is issued. Please see amendment 0001 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-1-2026.

8/4/2026:THE SITE VISIT LOCATION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO RERFLECT:

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on 08-5-2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Location: Saint Louis VAMC Building #16,

Room #B201 on the 2nd Floor at 10:00AM CST. The building is located directly across from the Emergency Room.

POC: WALTER STAAS PHONE:314-652-4100 JCx58723

PLEASE RESPOND BY THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CONTRACT AWARD.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The contractor shall provide all supervision, tools, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, incidentals, and testing necessary to complete Project Number 657-26-602JC – Create Observation Unit, JC. Work includes, but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, mechanical, plumbing and electrical work, demolition and removal of existing structures, and installation of new work. The project will focus on creating a 3-bed observation unit within the existing Emergency Department at John Cochran, Building 1, Floor 01. Seven rooms will be renovated to include relocated triage rooms and reception desk. Renovations will include, but are not limited to, phasing to maintain operations, walls, finishes, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and medical gases. The period of performance will be 550 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed for the base bid.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the estimated cost range for this project?

The estimate of construction magnitude for this project is $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.

When is the proposal due?

The proposal due date is 10-26-2026 by 2PM CST.

Is a bid guarantee required?

Yes, a bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.

What is the set-aside for this solicitation?

This project is being solicited as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

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Award

Awardee

Title

657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

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Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Oct 6, 2026

Descriptions

Content: Amendment 0004 is issued. Please see amendment 0004 in attachment  section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-26-2026. Government response to RFIs are posted & the project specif
Last Modified Date: Oct 6, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 6, 2026

Response Date

Oct 26, 2026

Modifications

Count: 7

Parent Notice Id

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Response Time Zone

America/Chicago

Response Date Actual

Oct 26, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C25526R0162

Organization Hierarchy

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3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

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DEPARTMENT

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active

Address

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Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000214

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36C255

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255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

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OFFICE

Level

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active

Address

Zip: "66048"
City: "LEAVENWORTH"
State: "KS"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "VA MEDICAL CENTER"
Street Address2: "4101 SOUTH 4TH STREET"

Organization Id

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Title

657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

Active

Yes

Detail

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Naics

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Title

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Archive

Date: Nov 10, 2026
Type: auto15

Version

Permissions

IVL

Read: Yes
Create: Yes
Delete: Yes
Update: Yes

Solicitation

Set Aside

SDVOSBS

Deadlines

Response: Oct 26, 2026
Response Tz: America/Chicago

Organization Id

100186523

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: Gislaine.Dorvil@va.gov
Phone: 9139461139
Full Name: Gislaine Dorvil

Classification Code

Z2DA

Place Of Performance

Zip

63125

City

Code: 65000
Name: Saint Louis

State

Code: MO
Name: Missouri

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

36C25526R0162

Additional Reporting

none

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History

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Opportunity Id

9e536d5dcc7d4970a6536e4230d42560

Department

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Posted Date

Oct 6, 2026

Categorized By

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Detail Fetched

Yes

Resource Links

History Fetched

Yes

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: Gislaine.Dorvil@va.gov
Phone: 9139461139
Full Name: Gislaine Dorvil

Description Text

**Amendment 0004 is issued. Please see amendment 0004 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-26-2026. Government response to RFIs are posted & the project specification is revised.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Amendment 0003 is issued. Please see amendment 0003 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-14-2026.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Amendment 0002 is issued. Please see amendment 0002 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-23-2026.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Amendment 0001 is issued. Please see amendment 0001 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-1-2026.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **8/4/2026:THE SITE VISIT LOCATION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO RERFLECT:** SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on **08-5-2026 at 10:00 AM CST**. Location: Saint Louis VAMC **Building #16,** **Room #B201 on the 2nd Floor at 10:00AM CST.** The building is located directly across from the Emergency Room. **POC: WALTER STAAS PHONE:314-652-4100 JCx58723** _______________________________________________________________________________________ **PLEASE RESPOND BY THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CONTRACT AWARD.**

Resources Fetched

Yes

Response Dead Line

Oct 26, 2026

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

Place Of Performance

Zip

63125

City

Code: 65000
Name: Saint Louis

State

Code: MO
Name: Missouri

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

36C25526R0162

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AI takeaways

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for a construction contract to create a 3-bed observation unit within the existing Emergency Department at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Proposals are due by 2026-10-26 at 2:00 PM CST, and the estimated construction magnitude is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.
The project includes general construction, alterations, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work to convert three rooms into an Observation Unit and renovate seven rooms for relocated triage and reception, with a base bid period of performance of 550 calendar days.
The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.
The issuing agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15.
Requirement: A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.
Requirement: Performance and Payment Bonds are required in the amount of 100% of the contract price upon acceptance.
Requirement: The contractor must comply with the limitations on subcontracting, not paying more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs.
Requirement: Goals for Female Participation for each trade 6.9% and Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 12.7%.
Requirement: Davis Bacon wage determination MO20260089 applies to this project.

Bonding: Bid Bond: 20 percent of the bid price but…
Pre-bid: Optional
Participation goal: Goals for Female Participation for each trade…
Est. value: $500,000.00 to…

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Contact the buyer

Gislaine Dorvil

gislaine.dorvil@va.govEmail (913) 946-1139Phone

Location:

Saint Louis, MO 63125

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Notice

9e536d5dcc7d4970a6536e4230d42560

36C25526R0162

Method

Solicitation

Duration

550 calendar days

Documents

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REVISION 1 SPECIFICATIONS 657-26-602.pdfPDF

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GOVERMENT RESPONSE TO RFIS 657-26-602JC.pdfPDF

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AMENDMENT 36C25526R0162 0004.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0003.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0002.pdfPDF

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO GOVERMENT 657-26-602 REVISED.pdfPDF

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SITE VISIT SIGN-IN SHEET 657-26-602JC.pdfPDF

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36C25526R0162 AMENDMENT 0001.pdfPDF

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S02 ATTACHMENT COMBINED SPECS AND DRAWINGS 657-26-602.pdfPDF

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S02 SOLICITATION 36C25526R0162_1.pdfPDF

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What this bid is asking for

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Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to create a 3-bed observation unit and renovate seven rooms within the existing Emergency Department at the John Cochran VA Medical Center.
Submit a technical proposal demonstrating relevant past performance, technical construction experience, key staff qualifications, subcontractor experience, and a safety plan.
Submit a price proposal for CLIN 0001 (Base Bid) and CLIN 0002 (Guarantee Period Services), including a price breakdown by specification division.
Furnish an original bid bond to the contracting office prior to the solicitation closing time.

Requirements

From the documents

Participation goal: Goals for Female Participation for each trade 6.9%, Goals for Minority Participation for each trade 12.7%
Bonding capacity: Bid Bond: 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000Need a line this size? Get prequalified →
Estimated value: $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00

Posted Scope of Work

Amendment 0003 is issued. Please see amendment 0003 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-14-2026.

Amendment 0002 is issued. Please see amendment 0002 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-23-2026.

Amendment 0001 is issued. Please see amendment 0001 in attachment section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 9-1-2026.

8/4/2026:THE SITE VISIT LOCATION HAS BEEN UPDATED TO RERFLECT:

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be conducted on 08-5-2026 at 10:00 AM CST. Location: Saint Louis VAMC Building #16,

Room #B201 on the 2nd Floor at 10:00AM CST. The building is located directly across from the Emergency Room.

POC: WALTER STAAS PHONE:314-652-4100 JCx58723

PLEASE RESPOND BY THE SPECIFIED DATE AND TIME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CONTRACT AWARD.

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Questions & answers

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What is the estimated cost range for this project?

The estimate of construction magnitude for this project is $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.

When is the proposal due?

The proposal due date is 10-26-2026 by 2PM CST.

Is a bid guarantee required?

Yes, a bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3,000,000.

What is the set-aside for this solicitation?

This project is being solicited as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

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Hit

9e536d5dcc7d4970a6536e4230d42560

Type

Code: o
Value: Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Oct 6, 2026

Descriptions

Content: Amendment 0004 is issued. Please see amendment 0004 in attachment  section and associated documents. The proposal due date has changed to 10-26-2026. Government response to RFIs are posted & the project specif
Last Modified Date: Oct 6, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 6, 2026

Response Date

Oct 26, 2026

Modifications

Count: 7

Parent Notice Id

653bd66e6e63439082e52b7c1a31b311

Response Time Zone

America/Chicago

Response Date Actual

Oct 26, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C25526R0162

Organization Hierarchy

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100006568

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000214

Code

36C255

Name

255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "66048"
City: "LEAVENWORTH"
State: "KS"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "VA MEDICAL CENTER"
Street Address2: "4101 SOUTH 4TH STREET"

Organization Id

100186523

Type

Solicitation

Title

657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 236220
Type: primary

Title

657-26-602 Create Observation Unit JC

The bonds you’ll need for this one

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Bid Bond20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less

Due with the bidFrom the documents“The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00”

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Performance & Payment BondAmount not stated in the notice

Due after awardFrom the documents“require Payment Protection (Bonds) (See Clause 52.228-13), and awards exceeding $150,000”

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