Z1DA--NRM-CONST 526-23-133 Improve OR and SPD HVAC
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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.
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- 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) has awarded Veterans Contracting Group, Inc. a Firm Fixed-Price contract valued at $6,320,000.00 for the Improve OR and SPD HVAC project (Project Number 526-23-133) at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), focuses on upgrading critical HVAC systems in the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) areas. The award was made on March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive improvements to the HVAC systems, including:
- Chilled Water Systems: Installation of new rooftop chilled water systems for both OR (AH-16) and SPD (AH-02) areas, including two backup chillers with variable chilled water flow and motorized automatic changeover valves. The existing 190-ton system for OR AHU-16 will be replaced with a 290-ton system, and a new 140-ton system will be installed for SPD AHU-02. AHU-16 will be fully replaced.
- Structural & Architectural: Demolition of existing roof dunnage, construction of new dunnage (meeting Risk Category IV Healthcare Facility standards), reinforcement of steel beams, new concrete housekeeping pads, and associated roofing, firestopping, sealing, fireproofing, and painting.
- Mechanical Room 2E-11: Complete removal and replacement of the existing Air Handling Unit (AHU), ductwork, and exhaust fans (EF 20 and WF-12), along with replacement of the steam generator and installation of Stonhard epoxy flooring.
- Electrical: Installation of new electrical panels and feeders for chillers and pumps, utilizing copper wiring.
- Compliance: All work must adhere to ASHRAE standards for humidity and temperature, VA's Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Award Value: $6,320,000.00
- Award Date: March 2, 2026
- Period of Performance: 360 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (excluding equipment lead times).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Size Standard: $19 Million)
- Product Service Code: Z1DA - Maintenance Of Hospitals And Infirmaries
Key Requirements
The project mandated the use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (ACC) for all project correspondence and submissions. Key personnel requirements included a full-time site superintendent and a Project Manager, both with a minimum of 5 years of HVAC project experience. Bidders were required to submit "Brand Name or Equal" templates for specified chillers (York YLAA0170SJ46XFB) and pumps (Armstrong series centrifugal), along with Buy American and Subcontracting Limitations certificates. Prevailing wage rates applied.
Award Information
The contract was awarded to Veterans Contracting Group, Inc. (526 FAYETTE AVE, MAMARONECK, NY 10543-2212) on March 2, 2026, for $6,320,000.00. The solicitation process included a mandatory pre-bid site visit and virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams.