Y1DA--St. Cloud VAHCS Replacement/Addition Steam Mains Solicitation Notice
Overview
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), has issued a Solicitation for the Replacement/Addition of Steam Mains at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Saint Cloud, MN. This project, identified as Project # 656-21-114, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated construction cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Offers are due by March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the complete removal and replacement of existing steam line vaults and the installation of new steam piping infrastructure. This includes routing new steam mains from Building 48 Vault through the steam tunnel and subbasements to Building 51, ensuring a fully functional steam system upon completion. Work will be performed in occupied buildings, requiring careful coordination. The project involves demolition of existing equipment, disposal of materials, and potential work in areas containing asbestos, as detailed in the specifications and drawings. Anticipated trades include general, abatement, electrical, mechanical, earthwork, and concrete contractors.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 Million size standard
- Estimated Value: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000
- Period of Performance: Substantial completion is anticipated 640 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Construction is expected to start 90 days after contract award and complete 655 days after award.
- Place of Performance: St. Cloud VA Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Key Dates & Submission
- Offers Due: March 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT
- Technical Questions Due: March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT
- Site Visit: February 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM CT at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System
- Bid Opening: March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT (via teleconference)
- Submission Method: Electronic bids in Adobe PDF format (max 5MB) must be emailed to Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov with the subject line "PN: 656-21-114, SCVAHCS Replace/Add Steam Mains".
Eligibility & Evaluation
This is a total SDVOSB set-aside. Offerors must be verified as an eligible SDVOSB in the VetCert (VIP) database at the time of bid submission and be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, primarily considering price. A bid guarantee (SF24) and performance and payment bonds (SF25, SF25A) will be required upon award.
Important Documents
Detailed technical specifications (742 pages) outline requirements for construction divisions, safety, and commissioning. Architectural and engineering drawings (38 pages) provide visual scope, including mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and hazardous materials details. Davis-Bacon Act wage rates for Stearns County, MN, are provided, which bidders must use for accurate labor cost estimation and compliance.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jeffrey Brown, Contracting Specialist (Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Eric Reis (eric.reis@va.gov)