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This document is a Modification to a Previous Notice for a water treatment and chemistry services contract for cooling towers and chillers at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The solicitation (36C24725Q0830) is for a base contract plus 4 additional years, targeting water treatment services for the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center and Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), with a response date of 08-25-2025 at 10:00 Central Time.
Key technical details include servicing TRANE chillers and EVASCO cooling towers, with specific requirements for chemical delivery, on-site monthly service, corrosion coupon analysis, and emergency response within 100 miles of the site. The contract involves managing cooling tower systems with an annual makeup of 1,396,878 gallons and three chillers (1000 tons each), typically operating 1-2 chillers simultaneously. Digital service reports via email/PDF are acceptable, and the contractor must follow manufacturer instructions and best practices for water treatment and system maintenance.
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| 36C24725Q0830_3.docx | DOCX document | |
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| 36C24725Q0830_2.docx | DOCX document |
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Modification to a Previous Notice Modification to a Previous Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Water Treatment and Chemistry Services for Cooling Towers and Chillers Base plus 4 Year |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 35404-5088 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24725Q0830 |
BASE NOTICE TYPE
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 08-25-2025 10:00 CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 3 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| SET-ASIDE |
| SDVOSBC |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| J046 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 325998 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa AL 35404-5088
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Terri Hudson terri.hudson@va.gov
***EMAIL ONLY***
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Attn: Engineering Services
109 Bee Street
Charleston SC
| POSTAL CODE |
| 29401 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
URL DESCRIPTION
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Clarification Questions:
1. System Scope & Access Could you kindly confirm the approximate number and type of cooling towers, chillers, and any closed-loop systems (e.g., hot water, glycol) that will be covered under this contract?
Information is in Introduction to PWS. Chiller type-TRANE; Cooling Tower type EVASCO.
1. Chemical Delivery & Storage Will the VA accept routine chemical deliveries (e.g., in totes or drums) to a designated mechanical area on site, or are there restrictions on storage location, access hours, or container size?
Information is in PWS. Chemical and testing Supplies. See item 9, 10. Vendor must consult with Boiler/Chiller plant manager on details.
1. Service Schedule Expectations Is monthly on-site service expected for all systems? Would any systems require seasonal startup/shutdown support, or is year-round service anticipated?
Follow PWS, manufactures instructions and best practices. (See performance requirements.)
1. Corrosion Coupon Program Will the contractor be expected to provide corrosion coupons and holders, or are those already installed on site? If so, are we responsible for full analysis and reporting?
Follow PWS, manufactures instructions and best practices.
1. Reporting Requirements Would you prefer digital service reports to be submitted via email/PDF, or is there a VA platform (such as TMS or SharePoint) required for uploads?
Digital service reports via email/PDF is acceptable. If this changes we will advise.
1. Emergency Support Are vendors expected to offer 24–48 hour emergency response for water quality or biological issues (e.g., suspected Legionella events)? If so, please confirm expected response time and point of contact protocol. Information in PWS under Chemical water Treatment Contractor Qualifications Item 3. (Must be within a 100 miles of the site to provide a reasonable response time.)
1. Evaluation Factors Will the evaluation be conducted strictly under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, or will the government consider past performance or technical narrative as part of a broader assessment? Defer to CO
1. Labor vs. Materials Breakdown Should chemicals, corrosion analysis, and testing be priced as separate line items, or should these be bundled into a flat monthly rate?
Defer to CO
1. Annual Estimate (for Planning) While we understand that previous vendor data isn’t provided, would you be able to share a rough estimate of expected annual service frequency or volume of chemical usage to help us appropriately size our proposal?
No information.
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