INDUSTRY DAY for Project: Construction of Chilled Water Replacement and Site Utility Improvements (Phase A2) at the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) campus in West Haven, CT
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District, is hosting an Industry Day for the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) project: Construction of Chilled Water Replacement and Site Utility Improvements (Phase A2) at the DVA campus in West Haven, CT. This major construction project, with an estimated cost between $40,000,000 and $115,000,000, is targeted for award in Summer 2027. The Industry Day will take place on April 29, 2026, with an RSVP deadline of April 27, 2026.
Project Scope
The project involves two main components:
- Chilled Water Plant Replacement: Demolition of the existing chilled water plant (Building 16a) and construction of a new multi-story plant, including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and associated mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Site Utility Upgrades: Replacement and upgrade of existing fire protection and domestic water mains from Campbell Avenue to Building 15. This also includes providing new utility main loops (chilled water, steam, condensate, domestic water, fire protection) originating from the new plant and back-feeding to Building 1.
Industry Day Details
- Date & Time: April 29, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. One-on-one interviews will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET.
- Location: VAMC West Haven, 950 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT. Attendees should meet in the Donaldson Rooms in Building 2.
- Attendance Limit: Only two attendees per firm. Only the first fifteen requests for one-on-one interviews will be granted.
- RSVP: Email tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil by 1:00 PM ET on April 27, 2026. Indicate if you wish to participate in one-on-one interviews.
- Parking: Park in parking lots P10, P11, or P12. Do not use the new parking garage.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- PSC: Y1QA (Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private))
- Estimated Construction Cost: $40,000,000 - $115,000,000
- Target Award: Summer 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified
- RSVP Deadline: April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Additional Notes
A site plan (VA_WH_Site_Plan.pdf) is provided, detailing the campus layout, buildings, and parking areas (P10, P11, P12 are designated for parking). This document is crucial for understanding the physical layout and planning logistics for site visits or the project itself. For day-of questions, contact Contract Specialist Tyler Maryak at 978-318-8049.