580-26-103 Statement of Work.docx

This is a Statement of Work for the upgrade and rehabilitation of cooling towers at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas (Project 580-26-103). The contractor shall provide comprehensive services including supervision, materials, and labor for the rehabilitation of eight cooling towers: six 1,150-ton counter-flow induced draft units and two 1,250-ton units. Specific rehabilitation work includes replacement of fill material, drift eliminators, air inlet louvers, and water distribution nozzles. The period of performance is 290 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SDVOSB) procurement with a Firm-Fixed Price contract structure anticipated. A bid bond is required with proposals, and Performance and Payment bonds will be required from the selected contractor. At least 25 percent of personnel costs must be spent on the concern's employees or other eligible SDVOSB concerns. The solicitation, issued as a Request for Proposals, was posted on April 29, 2026, with a 75-day proposal acceptance period. Solicitation documents, including detailed specifications and drawings, are available electronically through the VA website.