Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified general contractor (through a joint‑venture) to repair the exterior concrete façade of Building 111 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The scope includes demolition of deteriorated precast concrete panels, removal and replacement of adjacent brick masonry, asbestos‑containing sealant abatement, installation of new anchorage, flashing, sealants, and protective coatings. Work must be coordinated to minimize disruption to the 24/7 hospital, comply with strict VA security, infection‑control, and environmental requirements, and be completed within a nine‑month performance period. Bidders must submit extensive pre‑construction submittals (project‑team memo, safety, logistics, phasing, and environmental plans) within 30‑60 days of Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑price basis under an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation.
• Location: Building 111, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
• Contract type: IFB – firm‑price, 100 % bid documents issued March 16 2026
• Scope: façade demolition, concrete repair, masonry replacement, asbestos sealant removal, anchorage, flashing, sealant and coating application
• Performance period: 9 months
• Mandatory compliance: VA security badges, SAC forms, infection‑control plans, OSHA/VA safety standards
• Required submittals: Project Management Team memo, Safety Plan, Logistics Plan, Phasing Plans, Environmental Protection Plan, Quality‑Control & Testing documentation, etc.
• Estimated contract value: multi‑million‑dollar project (see payout estimate).