Bid guide
How to bid on the Bronx VA Medical Center parking development opportunity
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for qualified developers to finance, build or renovate, operate, and maintain a parking structure with at least 900 spaces. This project is for the James J. Peters VA Medical Center campus in the Bronx. The goal is to address a significant parking shortage on campus, benefiting Veterans.
Developers would enter into an Enhanced-Use Lease (EUL) with the VA, which can have a term of up to 99 years. This is an opportunity for firms to engage in a long-term development project with a federal agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for responses is November 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
This is an RFI, meaning the VA is seeking expressions of interest and information from the market. It is not a request for proposals (RFP) or a guarantee of a future contract, but it is a crucial step for the VA to gather information before potentially issuing a formal solicitation.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for experienced developers capable of financing, constructing or renovating, operating, and maintaining large-scale parking structures. Firms with expertise in long-term lease agreements and public-private partnerships will find this relevant.
The VA specifically mentions that Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) are encouraged to express interest, indicating a potential advantage for these categories of firms.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the link provided on the platform you are using to open the opportunity.
If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though for some bids, this is not necessary.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI like this, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar development projects, especially those involving long-term leases or public-private partnerships. Highlight your financial capacity to undertake a project of this scale, including financing, construction, operation, and maintenance.
If your firm is an SDVOSB or VOSB, ensure this status is clearly stated and supported. Focus on how your proposed approach aligns with the VA's objective of benefiting Veterans and alleviating the parking shortage at the James J. Peters VAMC campus. Provide concise and relevant information that addresses all points outlined in the RFI.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.