J046--Water Tower Maintenance and Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is soliciting quotes for comprehensive water tower maintenance and inspection services under Request for Quote 36C25626Q0467. The services required include interior and exterior tank inspections, cathodic protection system maintenance with electrical testing, and various repair options such as ladder safety adjustments, roof patching, tank draining and cleaning, and miscellaneous repairs up to $25,000. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years' water tower inspection experience, provide OSHA 10-hour construction safety training with at least one OSHA-certified person on-site, and comply with Arkansas Department of Health and AWWA standards. The contract will be evaluated based on contractor qualifications, compliance with contract requirements, and ability to meet the Statement of Work specifications. Offerors must submit their quotes by March 30, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time, with all supporting documentation and certifications included.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an estimated contract value of $12.5 million covering a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods. Services will be performed at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with work conducted primarily between March and October of each contract year during off-hours to minimize disruption to patient care. The contractor must maintain a 50 percent limitation on subcontracting for services and submit invoices electronically through the VA Financial Services Center after service completion. The wage determination register (WD 2015-4673) applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in the applicable counties. The contract point of contact is William Shaver, Contract Specialist, at William.Shaver@va.gov, with the contracting office located in Ridgeland, Mississippi.