This is a solicitation for Roads Repair 2024 at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The project involves the reconstruction of parking lot P111 and adjacent roadways, including phased reconstruction, asphaltic course removal and replacement, and grading of base gravel. The solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Bids are due by May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Technical questions must be submitted via email by April 28, 2026. Bidding materials will be available electronically on SAM. gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM. gov. A bid guarantee is required. Performance and payment bonds will be required within ten calendar days after award. The magnitude of construction cost is estimated between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
The contractor shall begin performance within 90 calendar days and complete it within 90 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The bid submission deadline is May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that payment will be made by the Department of Veterans Affairs Financial Services Center and refers to clauses regarding prompt payment for construction contracts.
The bid notice incorporates clause ****, Warranty of Construction, which implies a warranty period for the construction work.
The bid notice states that award may only be made with the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price. The low price will be evaluated to confirm it is fair and reasonable.
The solicitation is a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must represent to the contracting officer that they are an SDVOSB eligible under VAAR ****, a small business concern under the assigned NAICS code, and listed as a verified SDVOSB in www. ***. *. * determination of responsibility will be conducted for the apparent low bidder.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance. However, it mentions that failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in the offeror's bid being considered nonresponsive, and failure to provide required documentation may deem the bid nonresponsive.
A formal site visit has been scheduled for this project. The prebid site visit will be at 10:00 AM CT on April 21st, 2026, at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, **** Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN **** in the Engineering Office BD42 Conference Room. This will be the only opportunity for potential bidders to visit the site.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for filing challenges or protests. However, it does mention that questions, inquiries, or such are due no later than April 28th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
The magnitude of construction cost range is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.
