Y1NB--CON-NRM-668-23-101 Construct Chiller Plant & Cooling Towers

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, is soliciting proposals for Project #668-23-101: Construct Chiller Plant & Cooling Towers. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity for construction services. The project magnitude is estimated between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. Proposals are due May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will construct a new 4000 gross square foot chiller plant on the roof adjacent to Building 44 boiler plant. Key tasks include:

• Building a new structure to house three new chillers with roof support for cooling towers.
• Installation of chillers, associated support systems (pumps, water treatment, emergency connections), and electrical routing for emergency and normal power.
• Modification of the existing chilled water loop architecture.
• Integration of Building Management System (BMS) and controls for all new systems.
• Provision of a qualified manufacturer's representative for system placement, adjustments, demonstrations, and testing.
• Conducting full test and balance (TAB) for the building air system and chillers, including documentation.
• Performing operating tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Providing all commissioning documentation and training for VA personnel on system operation and settings.
• Deliverables include As-Built Drawings, Owner's Manuals (detailed operational instructions), inspection, testing, and warranty documents.
• The contractor is responsible for all equipment and supplies; no Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Estimated Magnitude: $10,000,000 to $20,000,000
• Period of Performance: 630 calendar days from contract award, including project close-out documentation.
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
• Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million

Key Dates & Submission

• Site Visit: April 27, 2026
• Questions Due: April 30, 2026
• Proposals Due: May 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT
• Submission: Electronically, in two volumes (Technical/Past Performance and Price).
• Contact: Sangmi Kim, Contract Specialist, Sangmi.Kim@va.gov

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be based on a best value tradeoff source selection procedure. Evaluation factors include:

• Technical Approach
• Past Performance
• Price Technical Approach and Past Performance are of approximately equal importance and significantly more important than Price.

Important Requirements & Attachments

• A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $2,000,000, whichever is less) is required.
• Offerors must submit a completed and signed VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting-Construction certification (Attachment 5). Failure to submit will deem the offer ineligible.
• Bidders must use Attachment 7 (Divisional Price Breakout) for detailed price submissions.
• Attachment 8 (Past Performance Questionnaire) must be completed by clients and submitted with the proposal.
• Compliance with Attachment 6 (Contractor Rules of Behavior) is mandatory for personnel accessing VA systems.
• Prevailing wage rates for Spokane County, Washington, are provided in Attachment 4.