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Building Construction contracts at VA North Chicago
Also called: Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$570,017
The middle of 26 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $292k and $2.6M.
Typical number of bids
2
Median bids per award, reported for 17 of 17 competed awards. 18% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
100%
Share of the 26 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle building construction award at VA North Chicago was $570k (FY2021-FY2025, 26 priced awards).
- That is 3.3 times the median for building construction in Illinois ($170k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 2 offers (reported for 17 of 17).
- 18% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 100% of priced awards.
- Tip 100% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
- Tip The typical award drew only 2 bids. Less competition can mean a better chance for a new bidder.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 2 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 7 | $51,722 |
| FY2017 | 3 | – |
| FY2018 | 2 | – |
| FY2019 | 6 | $382,323 |
| FY2020 | 4 | – |
| FY2021 | 7 | $280,789 |
| FY2022 | 6 | $392,907 |
| FY2023 | 5 | $2,467,000 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $1,197,657 |
| FY2025 | 2 | – |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 3 | – |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $570,017
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Con 556-24-122BLDG. 132 Pool & HVAC Replacement: Contractor Shall Provide All Tools, Materials, Labor, Quality Assurance, and Supervision for Renovations Resulting in a Complete, Compliant, and Fully-Functional Project. "EO 14398. 36C25226C0053 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Approx. location | Anderson & Sons Contracting LLC | $4,950,000 | 5 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Con 556-23-104 Chill Water Piping from BLDG. 188 to BLDGS. 1, 3 and 48: Cont. Shall Provide All Tools, Materials, Labor, Quality Assurance, and Supervision for Renovations Resulting in a Complete, Compliant, and Fully-Functional Project. "EO 14398. 36C25226C0043 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $3,464,800 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Construction Contract for Project 556-24-102, B1 Demo and Abatement 36C25226C0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $3,324,000 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Construction Contract for Project 556-24-102 B1 Interior Demo and Abatement 36C25225C0056 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 | Blue Yonder Inc | $3,379,500 | 4 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Provide All Tools, Materials, Labor, Quality Assurance, and Supervision for Renovations Resulting in a Fully-Functional CLC. Finished Square Footage Is Approx 12,590. The Current HVAC and Components on Roof Will Be Tied to the New Space on 2ND FLR. 36C25225C0039 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Troop Contracting Inc | $5,685,000 | 7 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Con Award 556-23-108 Expand Police Dispatch 36C25225C0028 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $324,000 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Expand Sterile Processing Services Minor Construction at FHCC in North Chicago, IL 36C77624C0175 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Troop Contracting Inc | $17,225,000 | 6 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Con MATOC Award: 556-24-120 Building 195 Deck Repair and Seal 36C25224N0457 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $898,500 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 4, 2024 | FHCC Facility Wayfinding - Replace Wayfinding Signage at FHCC. 36C25224N0562 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Blue Yonder Inc | $2,626,962 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Con Award of 556-23-126 Refreshes 36C25224N0524 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $668,000 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Con Award 556-24-127 Facility Improvements 36C25224N0502 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Richard Group LLC | $975,314 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Con Award for 556-22-002 Pharmacy Renovation 36C25224N0503 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $1,420,000 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 20, 2023 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades West Campus, North Chicago, Construction 36C77623C0089 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Unusually large Approx. location | The Povolny Group Inc | $42,597,900 | 4 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Electronic Health Record Modernization 36C77623C0138 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | The Povolny Group Inc | $15,923,000 | 1 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| May 30, 2023 | Construction IDIQ JOC - 3 Year Ordering Period for Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois- Award for Cleaning of Chilled Water Pipes and FCUS at Building 4 36C10F23F0017 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Richard Group LLC | $47,411 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Apr 10, 2023 | EHRM Off of Construction IDIQ JOC - 3 Year Ordering Period for Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois 36C25223N0393 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ Approx. location | Richard Group LLC | $472,033 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Project 556-17-001 Hemodialysis Renovation at the FHCC in North Chicago. 36C25223C0008 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $2,467,000 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Project 556-22-503 Storm Sewer Repairs at FHCC in North Chicago, IL. Expedite Repairs of Two Storm Sewer System Structures Under Collapsed Pavement. 36C25222N0595 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Richard Group LLC | $80,629 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Project 556-20-013: Renovate BLDG 134 3A/3C to Provide Community Living Centers. The Space Will Serve Veterans Who Require Full-Time and End-of-Life Care. Expand Current Facilities with Space for 12 New Beds and Associated Administration. 36C25222C0078 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Sawtooth Construction LLC | $9,441,582 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 556-19-011 Parking Ramp Repairs at Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois 60064 36C25222N0458 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Richard Group LLC | $88,271 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| May 25, 2022 | Minimum Guarantee for the Construction IDIQ JOC at Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois 36C25222P0706 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 Approx. location | Richard Group LLC | $5,000 | 6 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Project 556-20-004 Upgrade Pharmacy ATFP. Contractor Shall Provide Services to Bring Pharmacy Dispensing Partitions and Openings into Compliance with VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual by Adding UL 752 Level 3 Ballistic Materials. 36C25222N0358 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $418,634 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Project 556-17-002: Renovate Building 131 - 4 a Patient Safety-EOC 36C25222C0033 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Richard Group LLC | $5,315,414 | 5 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Project 556-20-007 Includes the Demolition and Abatement Treatment for Preparation of Upcoming Renovation of Existing Space. 36C25222N0213 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Troop Contracting Inc | $367,179 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Con MATOC - Modification 2 to Incorporate Clauses. 36C25221N0637 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Approx. location | Blue Yonder Inc | $411,939 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Veteran-owned |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troop Contracting Inc | 9 | $29,473,313 |
| 2 | Richard Group LLC | 6 | $6,979,072 |
| 3 | Industria Inc | 5 | $1,200,494 |
| 4 | Blue Yonder Inc | 3 | $3,973,767 |
| 5 | The Povolny Group Inc | 2 | $58,520,900 |
| 6 | Sawtooth Construction LLC | 1 | $9,441,582 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 9 (35%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 9 (35%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Competed 8 (31%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Veteran-owned 26 (100%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
Left out of the numbers above: 2 cancelled or $0 awards. Why?
Contracting offices buying here
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36C25218D0194 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 6 offers | 5 | Sep 3, 2021 |
| 36C25219D0069 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 11 offers | 5 | Sep 10, 2024 |
| 36C25222D0047 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 6 offers | 4 | May 24, 2025 |
| 36C25219D0070 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 11 offers | 3 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 36C25219D0067 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 11 offers | 1 | Sep 10, 2024 |
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