This is a solicitation for the construction of a campus security fence and access control system at the Vancouver VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for site preparation, demolition, and removal of existing structures, as well as furnishing labor and materials. Proposals are due by May 25, 2026, at 16:00 PDT and will be opened publicly at that time. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. Questions are due by May 26, 2026, by 16:00 PST. The magnitude of this acquisition is estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The contractor shall begin performance within 275 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and complete the work within calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are required. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical and Past Performance) and Volume II (Price and Reps/Certs). The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on best value, with technical and past performance being significantly more important than price.
The contractor shall begin performance within 275 calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The exact completion date is not specified in the provided text.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20. Invoices shall be submitted monthly in accordance with the accepted project schedule. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer system for award management or by third party.
The government intends to make award to the proposal that offers the overall best value to the government and may award to other than lowest price offeror. Technical and past performance evaluation factors are both significantly more important than price. Technical is significantly more important than past performance.
The offeror shall demonstrate recent and relevant experience in repair, maintenance, and construction at existing facilities and/or infrastructure, in accordance with the applicable scope of work, construction drawings, and specifications. The offeror shall provide at least two but no more than three examples of their experience, with at least one project demonstrating experience with security fencing, lighting, and camera systems. All projects submitted must be at least 50% complete if not fully completed within the recent time span and must have been completed by the offeror as the prime contractor.
A site visit will be held on May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT at Vancouver VAMC. Attendees will meet in front of Bldg. 4 conference room.
Questions are due by May 26, 2026, by 16:00 PST.
The magnitude of this acquisition is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.