Bid-Build (BB) Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water at Lake Nona
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Bid-Build (BB) project to Install Alternate Connections for Steam and Chilled Water at the Orlando VA Healthcare System in Lake Nona, FL. This project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project aims to enhance the existing Central Energy Plant (CEP) by providing alternate utility connection points to support temporary mechanical equipment during outages, maintenance, or emergencies. Key requirements include:
- Installation of alternate utility connection points for steam and chilled water systems.
- Extension and upgrade of existing infrastructure at the CEP for electrical power, fuel, steam, chilled water, condenser water, and data connections.
- Architectural work for weather-sealed enclosures and aesthetic coordination.
- Structural support for new piping systems.
- Mechanical/Plumbing work for temporary boiler, chiller, and cooling tower hookups.
- Electrical connections for temporary equipment.
- Civil work including concrete pad installation, access road rerouting, asphalt paving, curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping.
- Compliance with VA design specifications, Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM), and national codes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 545 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Product Service Code: Y1DZ (Construction of Other Hospital Buildings)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Site Visit: January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Request for Information (RFI) Due: January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Proposal Due Date: February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are considered more important than Price.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and SBA.gov, with verified SDVOSB status. Award is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. Contractors require a valid ID for campus entry. All personnel must complete OSHA-approved 10-hour construction worker training, with supervisors requiring 30-hour training. A bid guarantee is required.