Z1NE--Repair Water Lines

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16, has issued a solicitation for water line repair services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves repairing underground water pipes near Building 125, Building 104A, and the Spinal Cord Parking Entrance. Offers are due by April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to repair a water leak involving 2", 6", and 8" PVC C900 underground water pipes. Key tasks include:

• Site Work: Demolition of existing concrete, excavation to locate and access leaks, repair or replacement of damaged piping, backfilling, and installation of new concrete (minimum 6" thickness with rebar and plastic sheeting).
• Phased Execution: Work will be completed in phases, with each phase concluding before the next begins. Some phases will impact vehicle access and require coordination with security police.
• Material Requirements: New piping must be equivalent to or better than existing, with COR approval required for replacement pipe type/quality. Concrete thrust blocks are required for new pipe sections/fittings at direction changes.
• Coordination: Mandatory coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for excavation, work methods, schedules, shut down requirements, hot permits, VAMC safety requirements, traffic barricades, and utility shutdowns. Field work cannot commence without approval.
• Work Hours: While normal hours are 7 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, some work may occur after normal hours and on weekends, requiring COR approval. Water shutdown will be handled by the VA Plumbing Shop.
• Safety: Compliance with OSHA, Infection Control Risk Assessment, Hot Work Permits, and Confined Space Permits as needed.
• Debris Removal: Daily removal of waste and debris off-site.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
• Period of Performance: Work is to be completed within 30 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated start date of April 13, 2026, and an end date of May 8, 2026.
• Estimated Value: The acquisition has an estimated ceiling value of $45 Million.
• Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• NAICS Code: 237110 (Utility System Construction) with a size standard of $45 Million.
• Warranty: A one-year warranty from the date of project acceptance is required.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
• Submission Requirements: Offerors must provide an estimated schedule, a proposed technical and management approach, and a divisional breakdown of costs (material, labor, equipment).
• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical and past performance are considered equal in the evaluation.
• Required Submittals: Quality Control Plan (prior to work), manufacturer specification sheets for materials (after examination), and as-built shop drawings (at completion), all in electronic .pdf format.

Key Dates & Contacts

• Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Spinal Cord Entrance. No extensions will be offered due to urgency.
• Primary Contact: Andrew T Misfeldt, Contract Specialist, andrew.misfeldt@va.gov, (479) 443-4301 ext 66194.

Additional Notes

Bidders should review the provided civil drawings (e.g., site layout, utility plans, grading plans, concrete details) for background information, but field verification is necessary. The Wage Determination tx253.txt document specifies prevailing wage rates for Harris County, Texas, which must be used for labor cost estimation.