Service Contract Correct Suicide Prevention Deficiencies, PG1 and PG2

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded contract 36C26226C0151 for construction services to correct suicide prevention deficiencies at the Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. The project involves a design-build service categorized under NAICS 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and PSC N034 for Installation of Equipment- Metalworking Machinery. This opportunity was designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside.

The scope of work requires the design, furnishing, and installation of suicide prevention infrastructure at parking structures PG-1 and PG-2. Specific tasks include the demolition of existing metal railings and guardrails, followed by the fabrication and installation of a new metal suicide prevention wall and corrugated mesh railing. The contractor is also responsible for installing safety netting in designated light well areas, utilizing wedge anchor eye bolts and 18-gauge stainless steel perforated panels. Construction activities involve concrete patching, the use of extended boom lifts and reach forklifts, and final welding connections for fencing frames.

Project execution requires two design shop drawing submissions at the 50% and 100% stages, with all designs subject to approval by the VASD COR Representative regarding materials, colors, and form. Requirements include third-party pull testing for eye bolts, mandatory oversight by a California-licensed professional engineer as an independent reviewer, and compliance with Master Construction Specifications. Work may be scheduled during weekends or after hours, and the contractor must post permits in accordance with the VASD Safety Office and Infection Control Department. Kevin Vo is the point of contact for this award, which was published on May 29, 2026.