Bid guide
How to bid on VA St. Louis Hospital construction 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 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 and constructing new, modern, and seismically compliant facilities.
The scope includes a new bed tower, clinical expansion, and a parking garage. This is a significant opportunity, with an estimated value exceeding $1 billion, and it will be awarded as a single contract under a best value trade-off process. The pre-construction services phase alone is estimated to last 820 calendar days.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 14, 2026. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. At the deadline, all submitted proposals will be considered for evaluation.
A Proposal Guarantee is required with your submission, equal to 20% of your proposed price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Additionally, full payment and performance bonds for 100% of the awarded contract amount will be required before a Notice to Proceed can be issued.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for experienced construction firms capable of handling large-scale, integrated design and construction projects. The project is full and open, meaning there are no set-asides, and it requires adherence to Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirements.
The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million in average annual receipts. Given the over $1 billion estimated value, this is geared towards large prime contractors or joint ventures with substantial capacity and experience in complex hospital or institutional construction.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the IDaC delivery method, highlight your firm's experience with integrated design and construction projects, emphasizing successful collaboration between design and construction teams. Provide clear examples of how your approach leads to efficient project delivery and cost control.
Address the Project Labor Agreement requirements thoroughly in your proposal. Demonstrate your understanding and capability to comply with these terms. For a project of this magnitude and complexity, strong past performance references on similar large-scale federal construction projects will be crucial. Clearly articulate your seismic compliance expertise and experience with modern healthcare facility construction.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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