Y1DZ--556-23-104 CON: Chilled Water Piping from Bldg.188 to Bldg.3

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to Building and Residential construction projects in several Illinois counties. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: IL20260008
• State: Illinois
• Counties: Du Page, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.
• Construction Types: Building and Residential Projects (excluding landscape projects).
• Effective Dates: Various dates, with the latest modification dated 01/09/2026.
• Trade Classifications: Lists specific trades (e.g., Asbestos Worker/Insulator, Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Plasterer, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Truck Driver) with their corresponding hourly rates and fringe benefits.
• Footnotes: Provide additional details on holiday pay, vacation contributions, and specific conditions for certain classifications.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with the prevailing wage requirements can lead to penalties and contract non-compliance. This document is crucial for ensuring that labor costs are correctly factored into bid pricing for any construction opportunity in the specified counties.

Specifications / Other

This document contains the "Specifications" for Project No. 556-23-104, related to "Chilled Water from Bldg 188 to B3" for Divisions 00-48. It was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell FHCC, North Chicago, IL, with a "100% Construction Documents - for Construction" issue date of July 26, 2024. The document is property of the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

This document serves as a detailed set of specifications for a construction project. It outlines the technical requirements, standards, and procedures that bidders must adhere to. Potential bidders should review the Table of Contents (Section 00 01 10) and the List of Drawing Sheets (Section 00 01 15) to understand the scope and specific requirements of the project. The document details various divisions of work, including general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, HVAC, electrical, communications, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and transportation. It also includes sections on safety requirements, quality control, submittals, and disposal and retention. Bidders should pay close attention to sections relevant to their scope of work to ensure accurate bidding and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is VAAR 852.219-75, a "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting - Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services: Contractor will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• General Construction: Contractor will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Special Trade Construction: Contractor will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Cost of materials are excluded.
• Acknowledgement: Offerors acknowledge this certification is subject to 18 U.S.C. 1001 and can result in penalties if false.
• Good Faith: Failure to act in good faith may subject the SDVOSB/VOSB to suspension, debarment, fines, or prosecution.
• Record Keeping: Offerors must be prepared to provide documents to VA to demonstrate compliance.
• Certification Requirement: The formal certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to do so will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for award.

This is a mandatory certification form. Bidders must complete and submit this document with their offer to be considered for award. It outlines specific subcontracting limitations based on contract type (Services, General Construction, Special Trade Construction) and requires certification of compliance with these limitations, particularly concerning SDVOSB/VOSB entities.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for Project 556-23-104, which involves the construction of a chill water piping expansion from Building 188 to Buildings 1, 3, and 48 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and other necessary items to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and drawings.

• Expansion of chilled water supply and return lines.

• Project completion within 360 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Compliance with all current NFPA, federal, state, and local authorities.

• Adherence to VHA Directive 1192.01 regarding annual seasonal influenza vaccinations for contractor personnel.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

• Small Business Size Standard: $45.0 Million

• Project Price Range: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000

• Performance Period: 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Bids are due via email by 9:00 AM CDT on Friday, June 12, 2026.

• A virtual public bid opening will be held at 10:00 AM CDT on Friday, June 12, 2026.

• Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by May 25, 2026.

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

• This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms (SDVOSB).

• Bidders must be an SDVOSB eligible under VAAR Subpart 819-70, a Small Business concern under NAICS 236220, and listed as verified in the SBA Certification database.

• Bidders are REQUIRED to complete and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate).

• A bid guarantee is required (20% of bid price, not to exceed $3,000,000).

• Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.

• Illinois State Sales Tax Exemption information is provided for materials incorporated into the real estate.

• Bidders must submit information regarding their past safety and environmental record, including OSHA/EPA violations and Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the construction drawings for the "Chilled Water from B188 to B3" project at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. It details the architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects of the project.

• Cover Sheet (G001): Project overview, location, and index of drawings.
• Civil Drawings (C101): Site plans, sidewalk details, and excavation areas.
• Architectural Drawings (AS001, AD401, AD402, AE401-AE404): Overall site plans, demolition plans for access pits and exit corridors, and corridor sections/plans.
• Mechanical Drawings (MP001, MS001, MP101-MP103, MP401, MP501): Abbreviations, legends, overall site plans, floor plans for various buildings, mechanical sections, and details.
• Electrical Drawings (EG001, ES001, EP101-EP104, EE501): Abbreviations, legends, overall site plans, floor plans for various buildings, and details.
• Details Drawings (AE401-AE404, MP401, MP501, EE501): Specific construction details for penetrations, connections, and various components.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, the physical layout of the project, the specific requirements for installation, demolition, and integration with existing infrastructure. They provide the detailed technical specifications necessary for accurate bidding and project execution.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment corrects the "on or about" posting date for the solicitation on SAM.gov.

• The original description stated the solicitation would be posted on or about June 02, 2026.

• The corrected description should read that the solicitation will be posted on or about April 28, 2026.

• This change is intended to remove confusion, as the attached document (36C25226B0027.docx) already indicated the April 28, 2026 posting date.

• The "description" field for the solicitation on SAM.gov.

• No impact on proposal submission deadlines or requirements, as this is a correction to a posting date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice (Rev 1) for Solicitation 36C25226B0027, concerning Project 556-23-104: Chilled Water Piping from Building 188 to Building 3. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), is procuring these services.

The core requirement involves chilled water piping work connecting Building 188 to Building 3.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)

• Product Service Code: Y1DZ

• Response Date/Time/Zone: June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, North Chicago IL 60064.

• Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Bldg. 3, Room 116, 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago IL 60064-3048, USA.

• Contracting Officer: Ryan McMillin (414) 844-4839, ryan.mcmillin@va.gov

• Contract Specialist: Hudell Ballen (414) 844-4842, hudell.ballen@va.gov

• An amendment (S06_Att1 IFB Amendment to Presol Notice 556-23-104 36C25226B0027_1) is attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction of an expansion line for chilled water supply and return piping from Building 188 to Buildings 1, 3, and 48 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The project aims to expand the existing chilled water system.

• Construction of an expansion line for chilled water supply and return piping.

• Work must be completed within 360 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Detailed specifications and drawings will be provided.

• Estimated price range for construction: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• The solicitation, including specifications and drawings, will be posted on SAM.gov around April 28, 2026.

• A pre-bid conference and site walk-through will be scheduled after the solicitation is posted.

• Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments.

• This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB, a small business under NAICS code 236220, and registered in the SBA – Dynamic Small Business Search Certification database at the time of offer submission.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction – General Construction) with a small business size standard of $45.0 Million.

• Points of Contact: Ryan McMillin (ryan.mcmillin@va.gov) and Hudell Ballen (hudell.ballen@va.gov).

• Response Date/Time: June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.