Z1DA--Improve Central Utility Plant VAMC Las Vegas, NV Project 593-22-350

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract to Improve the Central Utility Plant (CUP) at the VA Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV (Project 593-22-350). This project, estimated between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, is a Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 14:00 PDT.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive upgrades and replacements within the Central Utility Plant. Key tasks include:

• Replacement of the heat recovery system, water softener piping (with stainless steel and polisher), non-return valve on boiler #3, and condensate return/surge tank.
• Extension of catwalks, replacement of boiler room windows with operable louvers.
• Automation of back-up pumps and the fuel oil system, integrating with the existing Building Management System (BMS)/Johnson Controls (JCI) system.
• Separation of condenser pumps onto dedicated power sources, replacement of five existing condenser pumps, and cooling tower Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Installation of secondary water supply to cooling towers.
• Upgrade of facility-wide Lutron lighting controls.
• Addition of access ladders/stairs and catwalks in the chiller room.
• Replacement of five chilled water pump VFDs, five chilled water pumps, three industrial water pump VFDs, and three industrial water pumps.
• Work must be phased to ensure continuous medical center operations. Hazardous materials (ACM) removal is the contractor's responsibility.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price construction contract.
• Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.
• Period of Performance: 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
• Place of Performance: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System campus, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89086.
• Set-Aside: Total Set-Aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB).
• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M size standard.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: March 9, 2026, at 14:00 PDT.
• Submission Method: Email proposals to christopher.whipple@va.gov and Cc: daniel.jhun@va.gov.
• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced proposal that is responsive to the RFP (Price-only award basis).
• Bonds: An offer guarantee (bid bond) is required. Performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful offeror.
• Mandatory Forms: Offerors must complete and submit the VAAR 852.219-75 certification for subcontracting limitations.

Key Updates & Requirements

This solicitation has undergone several amendments. The latest updates include:

• Extended Proposal Deadline: The submission deadline has been extended to March 9, 2026.
• RFI Responses: Answers to contractor Requests for Information (RFI) have been provided in "RFI Q-A Response 02-26-2026."
• Updated Documents: The Statement of Work (SOW) and project drawings have been revised and are available as "Attachment SOW 02-26-2026" and "Attachment Drawings Addendum 1," respectively, superseding all prior versions.
• Wage Determination: The applicable Wage Determination is NV20260038, dated 01/30/2026.
• Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit was held on January 22, 2026, and the attendee list is available.
• Personnel Requirements: All contracted personnel requiring routine physical access must obtain Non-Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badging. Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) measures are required for work within medical areas.

Contact Information

• Contract Specialist: Christopher Whipple (christopher.whipple@va.gov)
• Contracting Officer: Daniel Jhun (daniel.jhun@va.gov)