Y1DA--663A4-22-202 AMLK Install Sprinkler and Water Main Connection to Building 16

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is procuring construction services to install a fire suppression sprinkler system and water main connection at Building 16 of the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The project involves installing wet and dry fire suppression systems, back-flow prevention devices, position indicator valves, a two-inch isolation valve on the main potable water service line, and comprehensive asbestos and lead-based paint abatement covering approximately 6,000 gross square feet. Contractors must handle hazardous materials remediation including approximately 2,000 square feet of asbestos-contaminated soil in the crawlspace, along with asbestos removal in wall penetrations and flooring areas. The contract will be awarded on a best-value tradeoff basis, with evaluation considering technical capability and past performance alongside price. A mandatory site visit was conducted on May 5, 2025, at 8:00 AM PDT, and proposals are due by 12:00 PM PDT on May 28, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The contract performance period is 249 calendar days from the notice to proceed, requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment for demolition and new construction around Building 16. Work must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with hourly rates in Pierce County, Washington ranging from $35.44 to $70.87 depending on trade classification. The project includes a comprehensive one-year parts and labor warranty and requires strict adherence to VA construction safety protocols, OSHA training requirements, and infection control procedures. Performance will take place at the American Lake VA Medical Center campus in Lakewood, Washington, with work to be conducted during normal campus hours or after hours/weekends as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.