This is a sources sought notice for market research regarding the installation of additional data drops, power outlets, and equipment bracing for the Electronic Health Record (EHR) at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The contractor will be responsible for site preparation, installation of power and data outlets, and bracing for equipment. The project is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated construction magnitude between $250,**** and $500,****, with a duration of 60 calendar days. Respondents must submit a capabilities statement including company information, business size, statement of interest, bonding capacity, and past performance on similar projects. Responses are due by Friday, April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST via email. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation.
The duration of the project is currently estimated at 60 calendar days from the issuance of a notice to proceed. The bid submission deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Respondents shall provide a general capabilities statement including company name, unique entity identifier, company address, point of contact name, phone number, email, company business size, business type, statement of interest, prime contractor's available bonding capacity, and the type of work their company has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement. The capabilities statement should include no more than three contracts performed within the last seven years that are of comparable size, complexity, and scope, including project name, owner, contact information, scope, size, building use, dollar value, and start/completion dates. Specific examples relating previous projects to the proposed project, technical skills, key personnel, and self-performed effort (as prime or subcontractor) are also required.
The contractor is responsible for damage caused by his actions to the walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs, and is responsible for patching to match original construction, fire rating, and finish.
It is highly recommended that offerors verify field conditions in a site visit during the solicitation of this project.
In accordance with VAAR ****, the magnitude of construction is between $250,**** and $500,****.