The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified, certified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform a full renovation of the Ambassador Suite and Main Lobby (Building 1) at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % SDVOSB set‑aside with a performance period of 330 days after notice to proceed. The work includes demolition, structural steel and concrete work, new MEP systems, fire‑alarm upgrades, ADA‑compliant entrances, interior finishes, and extensive infection‑control containment. Bids must include a detailed labor‑vs‑material cost breakdown, a self‑performance calculation complying with VAAR 852.219‑75 (no more than 75 % of government‑paid funds may go to non‑SDVOSB subcontractors), and a signed subcontracting‑limits certification. The solicitation mandates a 20 % bid bond and requires electronic submission of the full technical and price proposal by the deadline.
• Full demolition and reconstruction of the Ambassador Suite and Main Lobby, including new vestibule, ADA upgrades, and moisture‑repair work.
• Installation of new structural steel, concrete, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and a Honeywell ONYX fire‑alarm system, all coordinated with VA infection‑control requirements.
• Mandatory compliance with Davis‑Bacon wage determinations, Buy‑American preferences, and detailed safety, quality‑control, and schedule submittals.