The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the design‑bid‑build construction of a new 10‑bed Continuing Level Care (CLC) facility – Phase III Minor – at the West Texas VA Medical Center in Big Spring, Texas. The project includes full building construction, demolition of existing paving, installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, medical‑gas, fire‑stop, security camera (Motorola Avigilon), access‑control (HID), and fire‑alarm (Siemens Desigo) systems, as well as interior finishes, flooring, millwork, and site work. The solicitation is set‑aside for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses and requires compliance with VA subcontracting limits, prevailing‑wage (Howard County, TX) rates, and Buy‑American requirements.
• Scope covers structural, architectural, MEP, and specialty‑systems integration for a new CLC building.
• Required subcontractor wage determinations (Howard County, TX) and strict brand‑name justification for security, fire‑alarm, and video‑surveillance equipment.
• Multiple deadline extensions have been issued; final bid receipt deadline is 9 Oct 2026 13:00 EDT.