Redacted_Redacted JOFOC 04.25.2025.pdf

This document is a Request for Sole Source Justification for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The justification supports an out-of-scope modification to an existing contract with Sergents Mechanical Systems Inc. for a construction project to update mechanical systems at the main campus in Palo Alto, California.

The project involves connecting Building 520 to the existing chilled water and steam systems, requiring excavation, utility trench extension, demolition of existing mechanical systems, and replacement with new systems. Specific work includes commissioning by a Licensed Commissioning Agent, calibrating room temperature sensors, replacing VAV Air Flow Sensors, investigating external heat source issues, and providing zone temperature and commissioning checkout documentation. The estimated completion date is approximately two years from now (March 31, 2027), and the contract is being sole-sourced under the authority of a service-disabled veteran-owned small business provision, with Sergents Mechanical Systems Inc. verified as a certified SDVOSB firm.