Y1NZ--580-23-108 Upgrade Sewer Distribution System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the upgrade of the sewer distribution system at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

• Upgrade the existing sewer distribution system.

• All work must be performed in accordance with project plans and specifications.

• Contractor shall use the attached US Department of Labor Wage Determinations TX20260253.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period is 730 calendar days. Alternate #1 is 685 calendar days. Alternate #2 is 670 calendar days.

• Offers are due by 13:00 CDT on 05-28-2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to tabitha.contreras@va.gov.

• Proposals consist of two volumes: Volume I - Past Performance (15 pages) and Volume II - Price, Solicitation, Offer & Award Documents (No page limit).

• Award will be made on a best-value basis, with Past Performance being significantly more important than Price.

• The government plans to make an award without discussions.

• Deadline for solicitation inquiries is 5/11/2026 at 16:00 CT.

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

• Offerors must be actively registered in SAM and be SDVOSB certified by SBA at the time offers are due.

• Offerors must be VetCert certified SDVOSB at the time of award.

• Bid Bond, Payment Bond, and Performance Bonds are required.

• Funds are not presently available for this project; no award will be made until funds are available.

• A site visit is scheduled for 05/07/2026 at 9am Central. Participants should meet at MEDVAMC and email tabitha.contreras@va.gov for the exact location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 8/2016), a Bid Bond. It is used when a bid guaranty is required for an opportunity. Bidders must use this form if they are required to provide a bid bond as part of their submission.

• Principal: Information about the bidder (legal name, business address, type of organization, state of incorporation).
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety company or companies providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for, expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details of the bid, including bid date and invitation number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond is void (e.g., if the principal accepts the award and executes further contractual documents and provides required bonds, or pays the Government for procurement costs if they fail to do so).
• Witness: Signatures and seals of the Principal and Surety(ies).

This form is essential for bidders who are required to submit a bid bond. It must be completed accurately and submitted with the bid. Failure to provide a proper bid bond may result in disqualification. Bidders should pay close attention to the penal sum and ensure it meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number TX20260253, dated 01/02/2026, for Building Construction Projects in Harris County, Texas. It supersedes General Decision Number TX20250253.

The document lists various labor classifications, their prevailing hourly wage rates, and fringe benefits. These classifications include trades such as Asbestos Worker, Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Glazier, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Tile Setter, Truck Driver, and Welder.

It also includes important notes regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). The document outlines the applicability and requirements of these EOs for federal contracts awarded on or after specific dates.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in Harris County, Texas, as it establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor laws, including paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements under the specified Executive Orders.

Specifications

This document contains the specifications for the "UPGRADE SEWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, 1st-5th FLOORS" project at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas (Project #: 580-23-108). The specifications cover various aspects of the construction project, including:

• General Requirements: Outlines general project requirements, safety protocols, site operations, security, and waste management.

• Plumbing: Details requirements for facility sanitary and vent piping, common work results for plumbing, and specific pipe and equipment standards.

• Painting: Specifies requirements for painting and finishing, including surface preparation, paint properties, application methods, and color schedules.

• Quality Control: Establishes the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) system, including plans, procedures, and personnel requirements.

• Safety Requirements: Details comprehensive safety protocols, including accident prevention plans, hazard analyses, personal protective equipment, and specific safety measures for various activities (e.g., electrical, fall protection, scaffolding, cranes).

• Firestopping: Specifies requirements for fire barriers and pipe penetrations.

• Construction Waste Management: Outlines requirements for managing non-hazardous building construction and demolition waste, emphasizing diversion from landfills through salvage, recycling, and reuse.

• Plumbing Systems: Sanitary sewer, vent piping, water supply, and related components.

• Painting and Finishing: Surface preparation, material specifications, application, and color requirements.

• Safety and Health: Comprehensive safety plans, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

• Quality Control: Contractor's quality control system, including submittals, testing, and inspections.

• Waste Management: Procedures for handling, recycling, and disposing of construction and demolition waste.

This document serves as a detailed technical specification for the project, outlining the standards and requirements that must be met by the contractor.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To upgrade the existing sewer distribution system in Building 100, from the 2nd to the 6th floor of the medical center.

• Replace all sewer distribution pipes as indicated in the provided construction specifications and drawings.

• Perform architectural, plumbing, fire protection, and demolition work as required by construction documents.

• Ensure all work complies with the latest National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and life safety requirements.

• Complete all work per the plans/drawings and specifications.

• Not explicitly detailed, but work must not disrupt the operations of the medical center.

• Building 100, 2nd to 6th Floor, Medical Center.

• Specific period of performance not detailed in this document.

• Pre-Construction Approvals: Contractor must obtain an approved Infection Control Construction Permit, Construction Safety Plan, and Interim Life Safety Measures Certification from the VAMC prior to mobilization.

• Submittals: A submittal schedule and log (including Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples) must be provided within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. A construction schedule must also be submitted within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Meetings: A pre-construction meeting is required within 10 calendar days after award. Weekly construction progress meetings are mandatory. Contractor must take and distribute meeting minutes within 72 hours.

• Working Hours: VA normal working hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Contractor must coordinate with the COR for any work outside these hours or on weekends/holidays to avoid disrupting operations.

• Coordination: Contractor must cooperate with other contractors and government employees, coordinating schedules and work to accommodate other VA activities.

• Safety & Security: Contract workers may require VA-issued identification cards. All personnel working within Building 100 must be TB tested and receive an annual flu shot. All contract personnel are subject to inspection of personal effects. Contractor parking is restricted to authorized areas.

• Compliance: All work must adhere to the latest VA specifications, VA Standards, energy conservation methods, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, LIFE SAFETY CODE, UBC, and local/federal/industry requirements.

• Record Drawings: Contractor must maintain and make available construction documents (field as-built drawings) for VA review.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains project drawings for the VA TX HOUSTON B100 SEWER REPLACEMENT project at the Houston VA Medical Center, Project # 580-23-108.

• Cover Sheet (G-001): Provides project title, number, location, design team information (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical), and general notes.
• Drawing Index (G-002): Lists all architectural, mechanical, and plumbing drawings included in the set, with corresponding sheet numbers and titles.
• Architectural Symbols & Abbreviations (A-001): Defines symbols and abbreviations used in the architectural drawings.
• ICRA Details (AS101) & ICRA Standards (AS102): Provide detailed information and requirements for Infection Control Risk Assessment during construction.
• Plumbing Plans (P101A - P106G, P101H - P105K, P101L, P102L, P103D, P104C, P104D, P104E, P104G, P104H, P105A, P105B, P105C, P105D, P105F, P105G, P105K, P101N): These sheets detail the plumbing demolition and new work for various levels and areas within the facility.
• Plumbing Notes, Symbols, Legends, & Schedules (P001): Contains general notes for plumbing work, demolition notes, symbols, abbreviations, and schedules.

These drawings are essential for bidders to understand the scope of work, existing conditions, and specific requirements for the sewer replacement project. They provide detailed information on the layout, materials, and infection control measures necessary for accurate bidding and project execution.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the "Upgrade Sewer Distribution System" project (Project Number 580-23-108) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas. The acquisition is for a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract to replace sewer lines on Floors 2-6 in Building 100.

• Replacement of sewer lines on Floors 2-6 in Building 100.

• Work includes general construction, demolition, architectural, plumbing, and fire protection.

• Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, material, tools, and equipment.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Solicitation documents (drawings and specifications) will be available electronically on or about April 28, 2026.

• The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Response Date/Time/Zone: May 28, 2026, 13:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Proposal acceptance period: 75 days.

• A bid bond must be submitted with the proposal.

• Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the awardee.

• This opportunity is exclusively available to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• At least 15% of contract performance cost must be spent on the concern's employees or employees of other eligible SDVOSBs.

• NAICS Code: 237110 (Small business size standard: $45 million in average annual receipts for the past three years).

• Offerors must be registered with SBA VetCert, SAM.gov, and have completed online Representations and Certifications.

• Offerors must be registered with the assigned NAICS code in VetCert.

• This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice; questions will only be accepted after the solicitation is published.

• Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register for notification of solicitation posting and amendments.

• Offerors are responsible for checking the site frequently for amendments.