Y1DZ--618-25-202, Replace Chiller #4

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking a contractor to replace Chiller #4 at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System's Energy Center (Building 69). The project involves removing the existing 1,100-ton chiller and installing a new York YK Centrifugal Liquid Chiller with refrigerant 513a, along with associated infrastructure modifications. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete the replacement, including installing emergency chiller connection points and a 1600A quick disconnect panel. The solicitation (36C26325B0006) requires a 190-day performance period, with key milestones including contract award, notice to proceed, and project completion. Proposal submissions are due by May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with potential bidders required to attend a pre-bid site visit and submit any questions by April 22, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under the Veterans First Contracting Program, with a NAICS code 238220 and a small business size standard of $19 million. The estimated project budget ranges between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with the work to be performed at the VA facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The project involves complex mechanical and electrical work, including replacing chilled water pump 69-P18, water filter, VFD 69-P18, vertical turbine pump 69-P17, and associated valves and system components. Johnson Controls will be responsible for building integration systems, and the existing electrical infrastructure will be largely reused. Typical work hours are 07:00-17:00 Monday through Friday, with contractors required to obtain PIV badging for project access and coordinate closely with VA Energy Center personnel throughout the implementation.