J043-- Well Pressure Tank Replacement at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison WI

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12, seeks removal and replacement of a well pressure tank at the William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with quotes due July 23, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted, conducted as a Request for Quote under FAR Part 12 procedures, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 8, 2026 with solicitation questions due July 13.

Place of performance is Madison, Wisconsin. The existing tank has a capacity of 5,181.9 gallons, 84-inch diameter, 216-inch length, manufactured by Richmond Engineering Company (Model R.T.4 W, 7861), with 100 psi design pressure and approximately 75 psig normal operating pressure. Contractors must propose an equal or better replacement tank compatible with current piping (6-inch inlet and outlet connections, 3-inch drain connection) and installable within existing physical space using garage-style access without structural modifications. The Government has provided nine photographs documenting the existing tank, equipment room, and access areas. Crane, forklift, and rigging access are available; no temporary water system shutdown is anticipated. All control components must be new, and the replacement tank must carry a manufacturer's warranty of not less than five years covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Work must be completed within 199 business days after contract award, with delivery by January 11, 2027, and installation completion by March 17, 2027. The contract is firm-fixed-price with three line items: removal and disposal, delivery and storage coordination, and installation, chlorination, testing, and verification. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, requiring compliance with prevailing wage determinations for plumbers in Columbia, Dane, Green, and Iowa counties. NAICS code is 811310; PSC is J043. Amendment 0001, issued July 15, clarifies tank specifications and installation requirements. Evaluation weighs technical capability, relevant experience, past performance, and price, with award to the responsible quoter providing best value.