Bid guide
How to bid on VA John Cochran Hospital modernization for US Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, is seeking an Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC) contractor for a major modernization project at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) John Cochran (JC) Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. This project involves demolishing existing buildings, constructing a new bed tower, expanding clinical facilities, and building a new parking garage. The estimated value of this construction project is over $1 billion.
This is a significant opportunity for large construction firms to undertake a comprehensive design and build project for a critical healthcare facility serving veterans. The scope includes a pre-construction services phase lasting 820 calendar days.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 17, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
A Proposal Guarantee is required with your proposal. This guarantee must be 20% of your proposed price or $3,000,000, whichever amount is less. Failure to include this guarantee may result in your proposal not being considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for large, experienced construction firms capable of handling projects exceeding $1 billion. The solicitation is a full-and-open competition, meaning there are no set-asides for small businesses, though the NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million.
Offerors must be prepared to meet Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements. Firms with a strong track record in integrated design and construction (IDaC) for complex healthcare or institutional facilities will be well-positioned.
How to respond
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All interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). If you are submitting as a Joint Venture, the JV entity itself must have a valid SAM registration.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the scale and complexity, thoroughly review all solicitation documents, especially those detailing the Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC) delivery method and the pre-construction services phase. Pay close attention to the evaluation criteria for performance capability, as the government will use a best value trade-off process.
Ensure your proposal clearly addresses the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements. Prepare your Proposal Guarantee well in advance of the deadline. For a project of this magnitude, demonstrating strong financial capacity, relevant past performance, and a robust project management plan will be crucial.
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 DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.