F103--Bay Pines Water Management Plan Update

Other / Unclassified

This document provides award information for the "Bay Pines Water Management Plan Update" requirement. It details the award number (36C24826P0304), award date (03-12-2026), award amount ($25,000.08), and the awardee's name (LIQUITECH, INC) with their UEI (LPNXC2GXLNZ7) and address.

While this document is an award notice and not a solicitation, it provides context about a previously awarded contract for updating water management plans at the Bay Pines and Lee County Veterans Healthcare Centers. The original requirement, as described in the "DESCRIPTION" section, was for an updated Water Management Plan, Water Management Update (Audit), and a New Water Management Plan to meet ST108 standards and ensure continued support. This information may be relevant for understanding the scope of work previously procured and potentially for future related opportunities.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Healthcare Associated Legionella Disease (HCA LD) Prevention Plan" for VISN 8, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. It outlines a comprehensive Water Management Plan (WMP) designed to manage building water systems and prevent Legionella disease. The plan details hazard analyses, control measures, monitoring procedures, and validation/verification schedules for various water systems across multiple facilities within the VISN.

While not a solicitation, this document provides critical insight into the VA's operational requirements and risk management strategies for water systems. Bidders involved in facility maintenance, water treatment, HVAC services, or related fields can use this document to understand the VA's commitment to water safety, their specific protocols, and the standards they uphold. This knowledge can inform proposals and demonstrate a vendor's capability to meet or exceed these established safety and management requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document announces a site visit for RFQ-36C24826Q0215-Bay Pines Water Management Plan. The site visit is encouraged but not mandatory.

• Date and Time: The site visit will be conducted on 2/5/2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT.
• Location: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744, Building 100 Main Floor Lobby.
• Check-in: A check-in sheet will be provided. Michael A. Shook (Contracting Officer) and Wade Maclaren or representatives will be present.
• POC: Wade Maclaren (wade.maclaren@va.gov, (727) 398-6661 10404).
• Arrival: Attendees should arrive on or before 9:00 a.m. to allow time for check-in and temporary badges.
• Preparation: Offerors should be prepared to ask questions, request documents/photos/drawings, and take measurements.
• Questions: All questions pertaining to the solicitation should be asked during the site visit. No questions will be accepted or answered after the site visit concludes.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center and Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center to update their existing Water Management Plans (WMPs) and develop a new WMP for Sterile Processing Services (SPS). The goal is to ensure compliance with VHA Directive 1061 and the ANSI/AAMI ST108 standard for water quality, particularly concerning Legionella prevention and sterile processing.

• Update the existing WMP for Bay Pines VHA and create a new WMP for Lee County Healthcare Center.

• Develop a new WMP for Sterile Processing Services (SPS) for both locations.

• Conduct site surveys and interviews to assess water systems.

• Review and align WMP documents with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188.

• Provide ongoing support for WMP implementation, including data review, training, and committee participation.

• Perform environmental validation testing and retesting as needed.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period of one year, with four one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million.

• Submission Deadline: February 12, 2026, 14:00 EST.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Submission Method: Electronic via email to michael.shook@va.gov in PDF or Word format.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Evaluation credit will be given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) registered in the VIP database.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 5, 2026. No questions will be answered after the site visit.

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site.

• Key Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, labor standards, and security prohibitions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the update of the existing Water Management Plan (WMP) for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center and the Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center. The update will include incorporating the Lee County facility and meeting the ST108 standard. Ongoing support for monitoring water test results and providing guidance is also required after the WMP is updated or created.

• Update the existing Water Management Plan to include the Lee County facility.

• Incorporate requirements for meeting the ST108 standard.

• Provide continued support for monitoring water test results and guidance on addressing issues.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0215

• Product Service Code: F103

• NAICS Code: 541620

• Place of Performance: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744, USA and Lee County Veterans Healthcare Center, 2489 Diplomat Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33909, USA.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-12-2026 14:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Offerors are urged to inspect the site.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• The requirement stems from VHA directive 1061, which mandates Healthcare Associated Legionella Disease (HCA LD) prevention plans (WMPs) for VHA facilities.

• The existing WMP is dated October 2017. Updates are needed due to a new building (B111) being operational and two new buildings (New Dental Clinic and Fisher House II) anticipated for completion in early 2026.