Y1DA--CON-NRM-668-22-105 Upgrade AHU-09/15 Mechanical Systems

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Contract to upgrade mechanical systems at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. The project involves replacing two Air Handling Units (AHU-09 and AHU-15) in Building 1, including associated air handlers, electrical panel boards, breakers, cables, conduit, Direct Digital Control (DDC) upgrades, exhaust fans, ductwork, and control systems integration with the existing Building Automation System. The contractor must provide comprehensive services including all supervision, labor, tools, materials, installation, programming, startup, training, operations and maintenance documentation, and a one-year warranty, along with field verification of existing conditions and commissioned system integration. The notice does not specify evaluation criteria, though the contract will be procured as open market unrestricted through SAM.gov. The formal solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 29, 2026, which serves as the response deadline for interested contractors to submit proposals.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designations will be used, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with the project classified under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). The performance period is 365 calendar days from contract award, with work to be performed at 4815 North Assembly Street, Spokane, Washington 99205. The project scope includes critical requirements for maintaining active hospital operations during construction, compliance with Infection Control and Risk Assessment (ICRA) Class IV protocols, asbestos abatement, testing and balancing of all HVAC systems, and coordination with the VA Contracting Officer's Representative. Two bid deductive alternates are available regarding the replacement of Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes for each AHU phase, providing contractors with some flexibility in their pricing proposals.