655-26-201 Repaint Water Tower
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), has issued a Solicitation for project 655-26-201 Repaint Water Tower at the Saginaw VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss St., Saginaw, MI 48602. This project involves comprehensive repainting and repair of the facility's water tower. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and supervision for the repainting of the water tower. Key tasks include:
- Exterior: Washing and overcoating, including updating the VA logo.
- Interior: Full blasting and recoating.
- Interior Dry Riser: Spot repairs and touch-ups as necessary.
The project also requires adherence to detailed specifications for surface preparation, industrial protective and marine coatings (e.g., AWWA D102 Inside Coating System No. 3, Outer Overcoat System), and facility water distribution systems. Drawings provide visual guidance on dimensions, elevations, and logo placement for the 250,000-gallon water tower.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Ninety (90) calendar days, commencing within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Response Date: June 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 238320 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $19 Million small business size standard.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Only offers from SDVOSBs verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at the time of proposal submission are eligible. Prospective contractors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have a current VETS4212 report on file.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted in original and one copy, with the offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time on sealed envelopes. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected. Performance and payment bonds are required. Bidders must review the provided Wage Determination (MI20260097) for Saginaw County, Michigan, to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Christina Shockey via email at christina.shockey@va.gov. No fax or telephone inquiries will be answered.