Y1DA--Project# 614-20-109 Cooling Tower Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is procuring cooling tower replacement services for the Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The project involves replacing the main cooling tower and associated equipment, including condenser water pumps, primary and secondary chilled water pumps, fan variable frequency drives, condenser water valves, and exhaust fans, while utilizing existing concrete basins. The solicitation specifies that new cooling towers must match existing tower base dimensions and meet all design conditions, with B.A.C. as the preferred original equipment manufacturer due to size constraints in the existing area. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for July 14, 2025, and the current bid due date is August 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT following a recent amendment that also removed the requirement for providing a temporary portable cooling tower during installation.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238220 with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract includes a 365-calendar day performance period and requires a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price. Contractors must maintain active System for Award Management registration and be listed in the SBA certification database to be eligible for award. The project involves comprehensive infrastructure replacement work at the Memphis VA Medical Center located at 1030 Jefferson Avenue, with detailed specifications covering mechanical, electrical, and safety requirements. Wage determination requirements apply under the Davis-Bacon Act for construction work in Fayette and Shelby Counties, Tennessee, with established minimum hourly rates for various trade classifications ranging from $30.20 for carpenters to $38.17 for asbestos workers.