Bid-Build (BB) Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water at Lake Nona

The Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Health Administration, VISN 8) solicits proposals for a bid-build construction project to install alternate steam and chilled water connections at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (Lake Nona). The work includes establishing utility connection points at the Central Energy Plant to support temporary mechanical equipment (mobile boiler, temporary chiller, cooling tower), related utility connections, site demolition, utility relocation, and installation of stainless steel valve enclosures; the procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on 2026-01-20, RFI deadline 2026-01-28, a posted/open date of 2026-01-12, and proposals due on 2026-02-12.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) Network Contracting Office 8 issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for construction (Y1DA) to renovate various spaces at the Orlando VA Healthcare System Lake Nona facility. The procurement is a Bid-Build construction project (estimated $1,000,000–$3,000,000), set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a period of performance of 448 calendar days from NTP. Offers were posted 2026-01-14 and are due 2026-02-10 at 13:00 EST (see contact: Elizabeth Romero, elizabeth.romero@va.gov, (407) 399-7526).

Repaving parking lot k and other failing road sections: the primary focus shall be on parking lot k. Additionally, there shall be a site investigation to identify other failing sections of parking lots and roads, with recommendations provided for necessary repairs. Replacing/repairing collapsing storm water collection system: the storm water system parking lot a and b is showing signs of damage and deterioration. The top surface of the parking lot collapses along the path of the storm water system. Build gazebo at domiciliary: construct a gazebo or covered area at the southeast corner of the domiciliary. There is an existing concrete pad in this location that is currently not covered. The new gazebo or structure shall provide coverage of the entire pad. See attached files.

The scope of work includes the following: a. Converting Pharmacy reception windows to Pharmacy Bullet/Impact secure windows. b. Converting the existing cleaning closet to a staff bathroom in Pharmacy. c. Converting office space to a server room for Medical Media. d. Reconfigure Lake Nona Dom storage room. See attached file.