H241--HVAC Inspection & Balancing Services CI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking HVAC Inspection and Balancing Services for the Central Iowa Veterans Affairs Health Care System located in Des Moines, Iowa. The contract requires comprehensive testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems in Building 1's 3B area, covering approximately 17,156 net square feet with 73+ rooms and multiple mechanical components. Contractors must be certified by recognized organizations like AABC, NEBB, or TABB and provide detailed electronic reports documenting system performance. The evaluation will use a comparative approach, with technical and past performance factors considered more important than price. Proposals are due by May 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, with the contract period running from June 15, 2025, to September 15, 2025.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a total contract value of approximately $19 million. The project requires precise testing of HVAC systems, with special emphasis on isolation and medication rooms, ensuring proper air changes per hour, air pressure, temperature, and humidity. Contractors must conduct comprehensive testing using calibrated equipment and adhere to strict infection control protocols. The work will be performed on the 3rd floor of the facility, involving 32+ terminal air units, exhaust fans, exhaust recovery units, and hot water exchangers. Specific technical requirements include maintaining precise pressure relationships between rooms, with detailed specifications for airflow, temperature control, and system performance monitoring.