Y1NZ--Willamette Booster Pump Replacement 907-M&R-FY25-056

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is procuring contractor services to remove and replace two inoperable irrigation booster pump assemblies at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. The project involves replacing Well #1 (15HP-480V) and Well #2 (20HP-480V) pump systems, including all associated piping, check valves, electrical connections, and components necessary to restore full operational functionality to the irrigation system. The pumps, approximately 15-20 years old, are located at the bottom of a 120,000-gallon reservoir and operate in tandem configuration to manage irrigation system volume and pressure. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number 36C78625B0025 with a firm-fixed-price contract structure. Key dates include a mandatory site visit scheduled for June 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM, technical questions due by June 25, 2025, and bid submissions due on July 14, 2025.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237110 with a small business size standard of $45 million. The estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with contractors required to provide performance and payment bonds and comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The contract includes a 60-calendar day performance period from the Notice to Proceed, with work restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM to minimize disruption to cemetery operations. Contractors must adhere to limitations on subcontracting, with no more than 85% of the contract amount paid to non-SDVOSB firms for general construction work. All work will be performed at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, requiring the highest standards of professional conduct and minimal disruption to this national shrine environment.