504-25-120 Replace Steam Trench Cap Amarillo VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to remove and replace an old steam trench cap at the Amarillo VA Medical Center, including installation of cross-member supports for steam lines, new conduit, and removal of abandoned wire. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision in accordance with the detailed Statement of Work and project specifications. Key requirements include SDVOSB certification and verification through the SBA Vendor Information Pages, compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates and Executive Order wage requirements for construction work in Potter County, Texas, and submission of comprehensive safety and quality control documentation. A Request for Information submission period ended on November 26, 2025, with responses to 14 RFIs addressing technical and administrative clarifications, and the original proposal deadline of December 16, 2025 has been extended to January 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM CST to accommodate holiday periods. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on November 20, 2025, with potential bidders including representatives from Lace Construction and Fuelstar Solutions, LLC.

This solicitation is exclusively set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with PSC Z1DA (Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries). The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with a 10-day mobilization period and 60-day total performance period for project completion. The place of performance is located at Amarillo, TX 79106, with specific construction activities affecting Buildings 11, 13, 14, and 32 at the facility. The VA will provide temporary water and power, assign equipment staging areas, and allow overnight equipment staging on site. Contractors must demonstrate strict compliance with safety protocols, including employment of a full-time Site Safety and Health Officer, and are subject to VA security requirements and coordinated scheduling with the Contracting Officer Representative.