J041--Chilled Water Piping Replace CLC N Side

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of chilled water branch piping on the CLC North Side, including flushing valves, bag filter installation, and system flush at the Grand Island VA Medical Center. The work is to be performed between March 30, 2026, and May 31, 2026.

• Replacement of 3/4-inch copper chilled water (CHW) supply and return branch piping serving fan coil units (FCUs) in twenty (20) rooms.

• Installation of dedicated flushing valves at each FCU.

• Installation of an inline bag filter system in the chiller plant.

• Replacement of the 6th-floor main-loop pressure relief valve and installation of an automatic air vent.

• Full system flush upon completion.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes, hospital standards, and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) requirements.

• Detailed services include pre-construction, submittals, coordination, isolation, drain down, temporary protections, demolition, installation, pressure testing, system restoration, and full-system flush.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 238220 has a size standard of $9.5 Million.

• Offers must be submitted by the Due Date/Time specified in Block 8 of SF 1449.

• Offers must include a technical description, pricing in Section B.2, special experience evidence, and past performance references.

• Failure to submit required information may result in rejection.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price, provided the quote is reasonable and the offeror is responsible.

• Special Standards of Responsibility include evidence of personnel holding a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

• This procurement is a total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside.

• Offerors must be certified by the SBA as an SDVOSB and have active registration in SAM at the time of submission and award.

• Compliance with VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required.

• Site visits are scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Technical questions are due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to John Milroy, Contracting Officer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for the replacement of chilled water piping at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Island VA Medical Center. The government is procuring all resources and labor necessary for this project.

• Replacement of Chilled Water Piping for the CLC N Side.

• Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply and are detailed in the attached document.

• FAR clause 52.212-4 applies and is included in the attached document.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 30, 2026 – May 31, 2026 (Base Year).

• Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.

• Quotes must be emailed in .pdf or .docx format to John.Milroy@VA.GOV.

• The subject line for the email should be "Solicitation – 36C26326Q0438".

• Technical questions are due in writing by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

• A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Grand Island VA Medical Center.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA Small Business Search and have an active SAM.gov registration prior to offer submission.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million.

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply.

• Refer to attached documents for Wage Determination 2015-5771.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5771, Revision No. 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the Nebraska counties of Hall, Howard, and Merrick. It lists various occupational codes and titles along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any contractor bidding on or performing federal service contracts in the specified geographic area. It outlines the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under such contracts, ensuring compliance with labor laws. Bidders must consult this document to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure their proposals meet regulatory requirements.