Z2DA-FY 25, New Construction, Project 756-25-100, Install Water Booster Pumps

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a contractor to install water booster pumps at the El Paso VA Main Clinic under solicitation 36C25725B0010. The project involves replacing the existing Canariis pump system with a new government-furnished AquaForce VS pump by Goulds Water Technology in mechanical room C106. Bidders must submit electronic proposals by February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST, with a pre-bid site visit conducted on January 27, 2025. Contractors are required to obtain an excavation permit from Ft. Bliss DPW prior to construction mobilization, which can take up to six months for approval. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and adherence to the detailed Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) requirements.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237110 for water and sewer line construction. The estimated project value ranges between $500,000 and $1,000,000, with a total performance period of 360 days (180 days for preconstruction and 180 days for construction). A bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price (not exceeding $3,000,000) is mandatory. The place of performance is 5001 North Piedras St. in El Paso, Texas, with work primarily occurring in mechanical room C106. Contractors must comply with specific site constraints, including a pre-fabricated metal building limited to 6'6" width, and are required to self-perform at least 15% of general construction work. The project involves installing a new water booster pump system with detailed technical specifications, including variable speed drives, pressure control, and comprehensive safety features.