Z1DA--578-26-006 - Repair Steam and Condensate Risers Building 1 - Phase 2 (CON)
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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.
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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), Network Contract Office 12, is soliciting sealed bids for Project #578-26-006, "Repair Building 1 Steam and Condensate Risers - Phase 2 (CON)" at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. This project involves the replacement and installation of steam and condensate risers and associated components. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bids are due by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to replace existing radiators, install new steam and condensate risers, connect them to existing systems, cap/seal old risers, and install new insulation in Building 1. The work includes constructing new pipe chases, disconnecting obsolete lines, and reconnecting existing radiators. The project is planned in four phases: Asbestos Abatement (30 days), New Riser and Chase Installation (200 days), Disconnect/Connect Risers in Sections A-F (170 days), and Disconnect/Connect Risers in Section G (20 days). Amendment 0002 clarifies that phases may be executed concurrently with COR approval. All work must adhere to VA's Technical Information Library (TIL), Infection Control Barrier (ICB) requirements, confined space/LOTO policies, and the "Buy American Act." Asbestos abatement is a significant component, with bidders instructed to assume all concealed piping has asbestos insulation. Detailed specifications, chase diagrams, pipe sizing, and floor plans are provided in supporting documents. Compliance with Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sealed Bid Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price contemplated)
- Estimated Value: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million small business size standard.
- Period of Performance: 480 calendar days from Notice to Proceed for the Base Bid. Alternate Bid 1 is 300 days, and Alternate Bid 2 is 160 days.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Submission & Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible, CVE-verified SDVOSB firm with the lowest responsive bid. A single award will be made based on the Base Bid or one of the Alternate Bids, depending on funding.
- Bid Due Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (CST).
- Submission Method: Only in-person hard copy and mailed bid submissions will be accepted. No email submissions.
- Bid Opening: In-person at the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC), Milwaukee, WI, on April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be an eligible SDVOSB, a small business under NAICS 238220, and listed in the SBA certification database at the time of bid submission and award. Contractors must acknowledge and submit VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting).
- Pre-bid: A site visit was held on March 17, 2026. Responses to RFIs have been provided via amendments.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the prevailing wage rates outlined in General Decision IL20260009 for Cook County, Illinois.
- Monitoring: Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any further amendments.