The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for a forthcoming construction project to renovate and expand the ambulatory rehabilitation space at the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System in Richmond, VA. The effort will involve demolition of existing therapy areas, conversion of a pool into a therapy gym, and renovation of related patient‑care and support spaces, all while maintaining ongoing hospital operations. Vendors are asked to submit capability information, bonding capacity, and estimates regarding project duration, construction magnitude, and innovative construction methods. No contract will be awarded from this notice; it is purely for information gathering.
• Scope: Demolition, structural renovation, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC), fire protection, interior finishes for approximately 7,000 SF of therapy/rehab space.
• Estimated magnitude: $2 M–$5 M; performance window of 300 days.
• Required compliance: VA construction standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Target vendor categories: minority‑owned, small business, SDVOSB, women‑owned, joint ventures, and any qualified construction firms with hospital‑type renovation experience.