656-25-209 Repaint Water Tower

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to repaint the water tower at the Saint Cloud VA Medical Center. The contract requires a comprehensive exterior renovation, including tenting and containing hazardous silica and paint debris, spot sandblasting exterior components to near white metal, and applying prime, base, and finish coats of paint to restore the tower's historic white color with navy blue "VA" lettering on the four compass points. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the work in compliance with detailed project specifications. The solicitation (36C26325B0004) requires bidders to submit their proposals by April 29, 2025, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 9, 2024. Evaluation criteria will include contractor safety records, environmental compliance, and adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determination requirements.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 237110, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The project is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a 180-day performance period beginning 75 days after the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303, with work hours restricted to 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Key project milestones include a Post-Award Conference (D+10), Badging Submissions (D+70), Pre-Construction Conference (D+74), and Construction Completion (D+150). Contractors must also comply with strict subcontracting limitations, ensuring no more than 75% of the contract amount is paid to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB firms, and must provide comprehensive safety and environmental documentation to demonstrate their capability to complete the project.