J041--Refurbishment of 11 Air Handlers for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks refurbishment of 11 air handling units at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with proposals due July 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. This is a 100% small business set-aside.

Place of performance is the Taylor and Damen buildings at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Work scope includes sealing, coating refurbishment, and coil cleaning for units serving dialysis, respiratory lab, blood lab, and rehabilitation areas. Performance must occur during off-hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with systems operational by 7:00 AM weekdays and 6:00 PM Saturdays. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, materials, tools, and supervision.

The estimated value is $19 million on a firm fixed-price basis. The contract period runs from award through September 30, 2026. NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC J041 apply.

Compliance requirements include Service Contract Labor Standards, OSHA and CDC requirements, Infection Control Risk Assessment protocols, facility security procedures, and background investigations for Tier 1/Low Risk positions. The contractor must submit detailed Evaluation Service Reports within three days of each work visit. Payment is made in arrears via electronic submission through the Tungsten Network after invoices are submitted to the VA Financial Services Center. Applicable prevailing wage rates under Illinois wage determination 2015-5017 (effective May 13, 2026) range from $14.00 to $55.11 per hour plus mandatory fringe benefits including Health & Welfare at $5.55 per hour, paid vacation, and 12 paid holidays annually.