644-25-039 | Plumbing Infrastructure Repairs Building 1, 8, and Exterior | Phoenix, AZ
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Design-Build Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Plumbing Infrastructure Repairs at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This project, identified as 644-25-039, is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The work involves significant plumbing system upgrades in Buildings 1, 8, and exterior areas. Phase I proposals are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Design-Build contractor will provide all necessary site investigations, design, construction documents, materials, labor, equipment, and supervision to replace existing, deteriorated sewer and vent piping, heat exchangers, steam piping, condensate pipe, associated valves, traps, and tank systems. This includes replacing approximately 2000 linear feet of 8" pipe and 2500 linear feet of 4" pipe, along with lift stations and the Steam Condensate Tank System. Work will primarily focus on the basements of Buildings 1 and 8, and campus grounds.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Design-Build
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000
- Period of Performance: 280 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (90 days for design, 190 days for construction)
- NAICS Code: 237110 (Construction Of Other Utilities), Size Standard $45.0 Million
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be SBA-certified SDVOSBs at the time of proposal submission and award.
Key Requirements & Compliance
- Contractor must be a licensed Plumbing & Mechanical contractor in Arizona.
- Mandatory site visits are required prior to bidding and during the design stage.
- Approximately 60% of work impacting patient care areas must be performed after normal working hours (2100-0600) or during weekends.
- Compliance with VA standards, infection control protocols, life safety codes, ICRA, PCRA, NEPA recommendations, and OSHA/VA Construction Safety Standards is mandatory.
- A full-time, dedicated safety professional must be on-site for the duration of construction.
- Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP) and related city guidelines must be adhered to.
- Limitations on Subcontracting (VAAR 852.219-75) apply, requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 85% of the contract amount for general construction (excluding materials) with similarly situated SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors counting towards this limit.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Two-Phase Design-Build solicitation under FAR Part 36.3. Proposals will be evaluated using a Trade-off method for best value.
- Phase I Evaluation: Technical Approach, Capability to Perform, Specialized Experience, Past Performance, and Bonding Capacity. Pricing is not evaluated in Phase I.
- Phase II Evaluation: Technical Solution, Schedule, Safety, and Price.
- Proposal Submission: Via email to Aline Cruthers (aline.cruthers@va.gov) and Jessica Hicks (Jessica.hicks1@va.gov).
- Phase I Proposal Deadline: May 28, 2026, 4:00 PM Z.
- Phase I Questions Deadline: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Important Notes
- A Bid Guarantee (20% of proposal price, not to exceed $3,000,000) is required.
- Payment and Performance Bonds are required.
- Offerors must complete and submit Project Experience forms and Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ).
- Wage determinations (Davis-Bacon Act) for Maricopa County, AZ, are applicable and must be factored into labor costs.