Z1DA--Replace Condensate lines and pumps 585-21-113 Construction (VA-26-00027136)

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps" project (Project No: 585-21-113) at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The project involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, resize, and replace condensate steam lines, pumps, PRVs, add bypass lines, replace HPC traps, address associated asbestos, and replace a 6” steam valve. The estimated project magnitude is between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00.

• Removal, resizing, and replacement of condensate steam lines and pumps.

• Installation of PRVs, bypass lines, and HPC traps.

• Addressing associated asbestos.

• Replacement of a 6” steam valve from an 8” MPS header.

• Performance period: 180 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• A cost-loaded, Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule is required prior to construction commencement.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Performance Period: 180 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00.

• Sealed offers are due by 1:00 PM CST on March 23, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted in hard copy to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, WI.

• Bid opening will be held in-person on March 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

• Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due in writing by March 6, 2026, 3:00 PM local time.

• This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Firms (SDVOSB).

• Bidders must represent that they are an eligible SDVOSB, a Small Business concern under the assigned NAICS code (238220), and listed as verified in the SBA VIP database.

• Contractors must acknowledge VAAR 852.219-75 by signing the certification and submitting it with their bid.

• All bid documents are available in electronic format from SAM.gov.

• A bid guarantee is required (not less than 20% of bid price, not to exceed $200,000).

• Performance and Payment Bonds will be required upon award.

• Site visit details: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at Oscar G Johnson VAMC.

• Contractors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to building construction projects in Dickinson County, Michigan. It provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Bidders should use this information to ensure compliance with labor standards for federal contracts.

• General Decision Number: MI20260117
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• State: Michigan
• County: Dickinson County
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories)
• Trades Covered: Includes rates for Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator, Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Tile Setter, Millwright, Carpenter, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Pipefitter, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Glazier, and Welders.
• Executive Order 13706: Notes applicability of paid sick leave for federal contractors awarded contracts on or after January 1, 2017.
• Executive Order 13658: Notes applicability to contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, with specific minimum hourly rates for 2025.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for various labor categories on the project. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws, which is often a requirement for contract award and performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Project Manual for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps" project at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan (VA Project No. 585-21-113). It outlines the requirements for replacing existing architectural, mechanical, and electrical components and installing new ones throughout various levels of the facility, including the Sub-Basement, Basement, and floors 1 through 6, as well as the Boiler Plant.

• Demolition of existing architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Furnishing and installation of new architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems.

• Work spans multiple levels of the facility and the Boiler Plant.

• Adherence to detailed specifications and contract drawings.

• Compliance with safety requirements, including infection control.

• Site visits by bidders are permitted by appointment only.

• The document is "Issued for Bid" with a date of August 30, 2023.

• VA Project No. 585-21-113.

• Bidders are instructed to see the solicitation for specific information regarding bid items.

• Drawings and contract documents are available from the website where the solicitation is posted.

• Not explicitly stated in this section, but typical for VA solicitations.

• The project manual includes a Table of Contents detailing various divisions and sections, including General Requirements, Existing Conditions, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Finishes, HVAC, and Electrical.

• Specific sections cover detailed requirements for safety, construction security, operations, storage, alterations, disposal, protection, and warranty management.

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

To provide and furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, licenses, certificates, insurance, temporary protection, and other items for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps" project.

• Remove, resize, and replace condensate steam lines.

• Replace pumps and PRVs.

• Add bypass lines.

• Replace HPC traps.

• Address associated asbestos.

• Replace a 6" steam valve coming from an 8" MPS header in the sub-basement.

• Other aspects of construction as required by drawings and specifications.

• Installation to be performed as outlined in contract specifications and drawings.

• Location: Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Drawings and Specifications provided by BSA.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains the "Bid Document Set" for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps" project at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. It includes a comprehensive set of drawings and schedules detailing the existing conditions, demolition plans, and new work required for the project.

• Drawing Index (G001): Lists all included drawings by sheet number and title, covering HVAC, Electrical, Demolition Plans (MD101-MD106), New Work Plans (MP101-MP106), and Details (M501).
• General Notes: Provides project-wide instructions, including coordination with other ongoing construction, verification of dimensions, patching requirements, and firestopping specifications.
• Demolition Plans (MD101-MD106): Detail areas where existing condensate lines and related components are to be removed across various floors (Sub-Basement to Sixth Floor).
• New Work Plans (MP101-MP106): Illustrate the proposed installation of new condensate lines, pumps, and associated piping systems.
• Details (M501): Provides specific construction details for steam piping, condensate pump assemblies, pipe hangers, and other critical components.
• Schedules (M601, E601): Include abbreviations, steam trap schedules, PRV schedules, miscellaneous equipment schedules, and motor schedules, providing technical specifications for materials and equipment.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the full scope of work, including the extent of demolition and new installation required. It provides the detailed technical information necessary for accurate bidding, material selection, and construction planning. Bidders must carefully review all drawings and schedules to identify all requirements, potential site conditions, and specific component details.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction project to replace condensate lines and pumps at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, located in Iron Mountain, MI. The project number is 585-21-113.

The scope of work includes removing, resizing, and replacing condensate steam lines and pumps. It also involves adding bypass lines, replacing High Point of Pressure (HPC) traps, and replacing a 6” steam valve from an 8” MPS header in the sub-basement. Specific details will be provided in the drawings and specifications.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated Construction Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• Response Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 1:00 pm Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• The solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be posted on SAM.gov around February 6, 2026.

• A pre-bid site conference and walk-through will be scheduled; details will be in the formal solicitation package. Attendance is strongly encouraged.

• Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments.

• This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.

• Offerors must represent that they are:

  1. An eligible SDVOSB vendor per VAAR Subpart 819.70.
  2. A small business concern under NAICS code 238220.
  3. Verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA VIP database.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19M.

• Contact: Donita Grace, Contract Specialist, Donita.Grace@va.gov, 414-844-4860.

• The contracting office zip code is 53214-1476.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Sources Sought Notice for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps 585-21-113 Construction" project at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The government is seeking information on the capabilities and qualifications of businesses to determine if a set-aside is appropriate. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

The scope of work involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, resize, and replace condensate steam lines and pumps. This includes associated asbestos abatement, replacing PRVs, adding bypass lines, replacing HPC traps, and replacing a 6” steam valve. Installation must adhere to contract specifications and drawings.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors).
• Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.

This is NOT a Request for Proposals. Interested sources must submit the following information via email to Donita.grace@va.gov by Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CST:

• Company name, address, POC, phone, SAM UEI, and business status.
• Primary business nature, teaming agreements, self-performance, and subcontracting plans.
• Detailed construction background, especially in hospital electrical and wiring, including project descriptions, work performed, overall project costs, and assigned costs.
• Business size details (SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, SB, Large Business).
• If intending to complete as a small business type, details on fulfilling the 25% small business-type requirement.
• Qualifications for any proposed subcontractors.
• Submittal limit: 6 pages in one .pdf or Word document.

This notice is to determine if a set-aside for an SBA Verified SDVOSB is appropriate. Specific subcontracting limitations for SDVOSB prime contractors are detailed, including requirements for SDVOSB subcontractors to be VIP-listed and meet NAICS size standards.

This is a market research tool; no proposals are being accepted, and the government will not pay for solicited information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction services to replace condensate lines and pumps at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. The project number is 585-21-113.

• Removal, resizing, and replacement of condensate steam lines and pumps.

• Replacement of Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) and High-Pressure Condensate (HPC) traps.

• Addition of bypass lines.

• Replacement of a 6" steam valve from an 8" MPS header in the sub-basement.

• Associated asbestos abatement.

• Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation as outlined in specifications and drawings.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated construction magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

• Response Date/Time: February 16, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Solicitation, specifications, and drawings will be posted on SAM.gov around January 12, 2026.

• A pre-bid site conference and walk-through are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026.

• Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the solicitation and any amendments.

• This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms.

• Offerors must represent that they are an eligible SDVOSB, a small business under NAICS code 238220, and verified in the SBA VIP database at the time of bid submission and prior to award.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, 36C252, 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee WI 53214-1476.

• Point of Contact: Donita Grace, Contract Specialist, donita.grace@va.gov, 414-844-4860.

Sources Sought Synopsis

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for the "Replace Condensate Lines and Pumps Project 585-21-113" at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses, specifically SDVOSBs and VOSBs, to determine the appropriate set-aside category for this project. This is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

The project involves providing all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, resize, and replace condensate steam lines, pumps, PRVs, add bypass lines, replace HPC traps, address associated asbestos, and replace a 6” steam valve. Installation must adhere to contract specifications and drawings.

• NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
• Size Standard: $19 million
• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP)

Interested sources (SDVOSB and VOSB) must submit the following information via email to Donita.grace@va.gov by December 18, 2025, 1:00 pm Central Time:

• Company name, address, POC, phone, SAM UEI, business status.
• Primary business nature, teaming agreements, self-performance/subcontracting plans.
• Detailed construction background, especially in hospital electrical/wiring, including project descriptions, company's role, overall project costs, and cost of company's portion.
• Business size details (SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, SB, Large Business).
• If intending to use a small business type, details on how the 25% small business requirement will be met.
• If subcontracting, qualifications of the subcontractor.
• Submittals are limited to 8 pages in one PDF or Word document.

Responses are solicited exclusively from Small Business concerns. The government is specifically seeking to identify SDVOSB and VOSB capabilities to determine the appropriate set-aside.

This is a market research tool only. The government will not pay for any information solicited or delivered. The response date is December 18, 2025.