Y1DA--CON-NRM-668-25-105 Replace Grease Traps
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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), Network Contracting Office 20, is soliciting proposals for construction services to replace five kitchen grease traps at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision to remove existing grease traps and install new Zurn Z1170-400-ZS stainless steel grease traps (or equal). Installation must be flush with the floor level, with floors patched to the edges of the new traps. The project requires ensuring complete and usable grease interception and coordinating work hours with VA Dietetics and Canteen staff to minimize operational impact. All work must comply with VA Infection Control requirements and detailed technical specifications (Attachment 2).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
- Place of Performance: Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, Washington 99205
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Quyen.Mai@va.gov and Dennis.Einarson@va.gov by June 1, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT. Questions are due by May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PST. A site visit is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Evaluation will follow a "Best Value" tradeoff process, with Technical Approach and Past Performance (combined) being significantly more important than Price. Bidders must submit proposals in two volumes (Technical/Past Performance and Price/Cost) in PDF format.
Key Requirements & Compliance
- Bid Guarantee (SF 24) is required.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4) must be completed by previous clients and submitted with the proposal.
- Limitation on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance (Attachment 5) is mandatory; offerors must certify compliance with subcontracting limits (e.g., not paying more than 85% of general construction costs to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms, excluding materials).
- Price Breakout (Attachment 7) spreadsheet must be accurately completed.
- Compliance with Spokane County, WA wage determinations (Attachment 3) is required.
- Adherence to Contractor Rules of Behavior (Attachment 6) for accessing VA information assets.
- Review of the Environmental Report (Attachment 8) for asbestos sampling related to