Z2DA--537-24-106 Create Contractor Lie-Down Zone

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a firm‑fixed‑price construction contract to create a contractor lay‑down zone and associated security upgrades at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The scope includes site preparation, installation of eight modular containers (four storage, four office), construction of a 7‑ft chain‑link fence with a sliding gate, power distribution upgrades, lighting, and a full‑coverage video‑surveillance system. All work must comply with VA safety, infection‑control, and security requirements and be completed within 295 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. • Earthwork, grading, footings, and ramp construction to support container stacks. • Supply, delivery, and installation of marine‑grade 20 × 8 ft containers with interior finishes, HVAC, and electrical systems. • Installation of a 7‑ft high chain‑link fence, 20‑ft sliding gate, and associated lock hardware. • Electrical distribution: 200 A breaker panel, energy meters, GFCI outlets, LED lighting, and floodlights. • Full video‑surveillance system (Avigilon cameras, licensing, integration with VA police). • Comprehensive documentation: weekly teleconferences, daily production reports, safety plans, warranty management, as‑built drawings, and O&M manuals.