How to bid on an observation unit project for the Department of Veterans Affairs

What the VA is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to create an observation unit at the St. Louis VA Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. This is a construction RFP.

The government has posted revised bid documents and final responses to questions. It says it will not accept or answer additional questions.

Deadline and what happens next

Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The solicitation says responses must arrive by the stated date and time to be considered for award.

The due date has changed through several amendments. Use the latest amendment and revised documents when preparing your response.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms prepared to propose on work to create an observation unit at a VA medical center. Review the solicitation documents to confirm whether your firm’s experience and capabilities fit the project.

How to access the solicitation

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are accessible without one. Find the latest amendment, revised bid schedule, final responses to RFIs, additional solicitation attachments, and full-set drawings in the attachment section.

Prepare a complete, current response

Read the latest amendment alongside the revised bid schedule, specifications, drawings, and final RFI responses. Check that your proposal reflects the current documents rather than an earlier version.

Make a list of every proposal instruction and required item in the solicitation, then check each one before submitting. Allow time to review your response and deliver it before the deadline.