Y1DA--NRM-CONST- 630A4-26-408 Fire Hydrants Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, is soliciting sealed bids for the removal, replacement, and testing of fire hydrants and Post Indicator Valves at St. Albans Community Living Center in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The contractor must replace seven fire hydrants and two Post Indicator Valves, identify and replace isolation valves, evaluate and replace underground valve mechanisms, conduct comprehensive testing of approximately 20 fire hydrants across the campus, repaint approximately 10 hydrants with outdoor red color enamel paint per NFPA 291 standards, and provide independent third-party testing and certification reports. Key contract requirements include mandatory compliance with prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor for New York State construction, adherence to Buy American certification requirements, submission of a bid bond (20 percent of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less), and utilization of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform within 14 days of award. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest conforming price. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid site visit on February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, written questions due by February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and sealed bid submissions required by March 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST via email to samantha.chavanga@va.gov.

This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement with no incumbent contractor identified. The estimated contract magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Work must be completed during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time and must be phased to maintain the medical center's 24/7 operations, requiring the contractor to provide a two-week advance notice before beginning work in each specific area and coordinate any utility interruptions with the Contracting Officer. The contractor must comply with VA security management protocols, OSHA training requirements, NFPA standards, prevailing wage rate requirements, and complete VA Privacy Training. Place of performance is St. Albans VA Medical Center located in Queens, New York, where bidders must conduct mandatory site walkthroughs to verify existing conditions and ensure familiarity with all work locations.