Bid guide
How to bid on boiler plant construction and demolition for the VA in Marion, IL
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to hire a contractor for Project Number 657-507 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. This project involves the complete construction of a new boiler plant (Building 14) and the demolition and removal of the existing plant.
The work is expected to take 548 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated value of this construction project is between $20 million and $50 million. This is a significant opportunity for eligible businesses in the construction sector.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice is a pre-solicitation announcement. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about August 24, 2026. Proposals are expected to be due on or about September 22, 2026.
Actual dates and times will be specified in the official solicitation. It is important to monitor the System for Award Management (SAM) website for the exact release and closing dates, as well as any amendments.
Who this opportunity suits
This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.
This opportunity is suitable for SDVOSBs with experience in large-scale commercial and institutional building construction, particularly those with capabilities in boiler plant construction and demolition. Firms must be able to meet the construction magnitude of $20 million to $50 million.
How to respond
No proposals are being requested at this time. When the formal solicitation is released, it will be available free of charge by electronic posting only on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Paper copies will not be issued.
To access the solicitation, you will need to visit the SAM website. You may need a free account to view documents. It is your responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation.
Tips for a competitive response
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value source selection process, which is a one-phase Design-Bid-Build procurement. Anticipated evaluation factors include Organizational/Technical Approach & Schedule, Key Personnel, Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price. Pro Forma Information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required.
Prepare a detailed organizational and technical approach, highlighting your firm's expertise in similar projects. Ensure your key personnel have relevant qualifications and experience. Document your past performance thoroughly, focusing on projects of similar scope and magnitude. Be ready to demonstrate your bonding and financial capability to meet the project's requirements. The Government intends to award without discussions, so submit your strongest proposal initially.
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.