Z1DA--CONS BLDG 1 and Clinical Addition Legionella Eradication Project Number 540-20-103

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 is seeking construction services for a comprehensive Legionella eradication project at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The project involves removing pipe dead legs, installing supplemental chlorination systems, adding backup heat exchangers, implementing automatic flushers on pipe risers, and installing hot water temperature monitoring stations throughout Building 1 and the Clinical Addition to eliminate Legionella contamination in domestic water piping systems. The work includes complex modifications to domestic water distribution systems across six floors, sensor-operated faucets, bottle filling stations, water heaters with steam control, recirculation pumps, and water quality monitoring systems. The original solicitation deadline has been extended multiple times through various amendments, with the final bid due date set for September 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, followed by a public bid opening at 513 Rosebud Plaza in Clarksburg, WV. A pre-bid site visit was conducted on June 30, 2025, to allow potential contractors to assess the project scope and requirements.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring bidders to be verified in the SBA Vet Cert Database and comply with specific subcontracting limitations. The project magnitude is estimated between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, with bidders required to provide a bid guarantee of 20% of their bid price, not exceeding $3,000,000. Johnson Controls (JCI) or Wind Water Controls are identified as current vendors servicing the Building Automation and Temperature Controls System for the facility. The contract requires completion within 365 days after receiving notice to proceed, with work to be performed in a 24/7 operational medical facility requiring careful phasing to minimize disruptions to clinical operations. The project involves extensive coordination with facility management, infection control risk assessments, and adherence to strict VA specifications for construction activities in healthcare environments.