Y1ND--621-22-109 AJP-Replace Site UG Sanitary and Storm Sewer Piping

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office 9, has issued Solicitation (RFP) 36C24926R0021 for the "Replace Site UG Sanitary and Storm Sewer Piping" project at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

This project involves the comprehensive replacement of underground sanitary and storm sewer piping. Key tasks include:

• Replacement of approximately 24,000 linear feet (LF) of sanitary sewer piping (3" to 24" diameter).
• Replacement of approximately 44,000 LF of storm sewer piping (2" to 42" diameter).
• Installation of associated manholes, curb drains, area drains, and basins.
• Demolition of existing piping structures and site restoration.
• Work encompasses general construction, alterations, excavation, trenching, directional boring, backfill, compaction, paving, concrete, seeding, and miscellaneous improvements.
• Compliance with VA Program Guides & Design Specifications, safety, environmental controls, and infection control procedures is mandatory.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Project Magnitude: Estimated between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00.
• Period of Performance: 485 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
• NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 Million.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Offerors must:

• Be listed and viewable in the SBA's Small Business Search (SBS) certification Registry at the time of offer and award.
• Have an active SAM.gov registration.
• Comply with the "Self-Performed/Subcontracted Work" requirement, incurring at least 15% of the contract performance cost (or 25% for specialty trades) by the SDVOSB awardee or a verified SDVOSB subcontractor.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
• Submission Method: Electronic copies only. One electronic copy of the proposal and bid bond is required.
• Technical Proposal Limit: 50 pages.
• Price Proposal Limit: 25 pages.
• Bid Guarantee: Required.
• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
• Evaluation Factors: Hospital/Healthcare Construction Management (Relevant Experience, Key Personnel), Technical Management Approach (Project & Construction Quality Control, Change Order Management), and Past Performance (Relevant, Recent).
• Site Visit: Scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 09:30 ET at Building 37, Mountain Home VAMC.
• Questions Deadline: Written questions must be submitted via email to Michael R. Brown (Michael.brown1305@va.gov) by February 20, 2026, at 1300 CT.

Required Forms & Documents

Bidders must complete and submit several forms, including:

• Pre-Award Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form: Requires OSHA 300 data, DART Rate, and EMR.
• Past Performance Questionnaire: To be completed by assessors knowledgeable of the contractor's performance.
• RFI Form: For submitting clarification questions.
• Calculation of Self-Performed Work: To demonstrate compliance with SDVOSB self-performance requirements.
• UEI / TAX ID Form: For essential business identification.
• Wage Determination (2015-4641 Rev 27): Outlines minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for Tennessee counties, crucial for labor cost calculations.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Michael R. Brown, Contract Specialist, at Michael.brown1305@va.gov or 615-225-5975.