Y1NB--SOLICITATION CONSTRUCTION REPLACE BOILERS AND BOILER PLA Central Texas Veterans Health System, Temple, TX

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a construction contractor to replace boilers and the boiler plant at the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The solicitation (36C25724R0077) requires a comprehensive project involving demolition of existing infrastructure, construction of a new 13,700 SF Energy Center, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, and utility systems. Proposals are due by December 27, 2024, with a site visit scheduled for November 7, 2024, at 10 AM Central Time. The evaluation will use a best value tradeoff approach, with past performance considered significantly more important than price. Contractors must submit detailed technical proposals, past performance questionnaires, and comply with specific technical specifications covering demolition, construction, and systems integration.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract with an estimated project value between $20-50 million. The project has a 485-calendar day period of performance after the Notice to Proceed, and the SDVOSB prime contractor must perform a minimum of 15% of the work. The place of performance is the Olin E. Teague Veterans' Medical Center located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive in Temple, TX 76504. Contractors must be certified in the SBA VetCert database and comply with specific requirements including prevailing wage rates, contractor rules of behavior, and detailed technical specifications for mechanical, electrical, and civil work. The project involves comprehensive replacement of existing boiler infrastructure, including relocation of fuel tanks, installation of new mechanical systems, and construction of associated site infrastructure.