Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a contractor to design and construct a new campus chiller plant at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The scope includes complete site work, demolition, concrete, masonry, structural steel, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression), electrical, communications, specialty systems, and commissioning. The project requires extensive special inspections, seismic and wind design compliance, and adherence to VHA Master Specifications (Division 00‑33). Sub‑contractors must be qualified, and the contractor must manage a detailed schedule, quality‑control program, and extensive documentation (daily, bi‑weekly, and final reports). The work is expected to involve deep caisson foundations, extensive utility installation, and integration of cooling towers, packaged water chillers, and associated control systems.
• Location: Marion VA Medical Center, 2401 W Main St, Marion, IL 62959
• Scope: Full new chiller plant – civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialty systems
• Key requirements: Special inspections, seismic design categories D‑F, wind speed >49 m/s, compliance with ICC IBC 2015, ASCE 7, and VHA specifications
• Deliverables: Design documents, shop drawings, product data, commissioning, close‑out submittals, and extensive inspection reports
• Schedule: Construction documents dated May 7 2026; addendum issued Aug 20 2026; no explicit bid deadline provided
• Contact: Maria Hoover, Contracting Officer (VA)