Project 757-23-101 Air Cooled Chillers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting proposals for Project 757-23-101 Air Cooled Chillers at the Chalmer Wylie Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center. This construction project involves the installation of air-cooled chiller systems along with necessary structural modifications including roof deck modifications, new steel installation, and column work to support the equipment. The work must be conducted during specific off-hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and Saturday-Sunday 5:30 PM to 7:00 AM) with contractors required to provide at least 3 business days' notice for scheduling. Technical specifications include cutting a precise 3'-0" X 1'-6" hole in the roof deck for column and stiffener installation, with contractors having sufficient access to perform work above the ceiling. The proposal due date is August 11, 2025, at 2:30 PM EST, following the recent amendment that posted clarifications to the Request for Information Questions and Answers while maintaining all other original terms and conditions.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under the NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, specifically categorized as Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries. The work will be performed at the VA facility located in Columbus, Ohio 43219, requiring contractors to work within the operational constraints of an active healthcare facility. The solicitation documents emphasize the need for contractors to thoroughly review all specifications and drawings, with technical requirements referencing specific details 1/SF401 and 7/SF401 for the structural modifications. No specific contract value, incumbent contractor information, or detailed timeline beyond the off-hours work schedule has been disclosed in the available documentation. The project represents a critical infrastructure improvement for the Veterans Affairs medical facility, requiring specialized expertise in both HVAC systems and healthcare facility construction.