Z1DA--NRM-CONST 528A7-18-725 REPLACE AHUs 2, 7, 11

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 2 is seeking a contractor to replace Air Handling Units (AHUs) 2, 7, and 11 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center through solicitation 36C24225B0001. The project requires replacing three air handling units with varying capacities (14,000 CFM, 4,000 CFM, and 5,000 CFM), along with installing duplex fan systems and relocating a chilled water station. Bidders must be registered in SAM under NAICS code 238220 and verified in VetCert prior to award, with mandatory use of the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform for all project communications and submissions. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST, with request for information (RFI) submissions due by January 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. Electronic bids must be submitted to sandra.fisher3@va.gov by January 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST.

The contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with an estimated value between $5-10 million. The total contract period is 730 days, divided into two phases: Phase 1 focuses on AHU replacements with temporary units, and Phase 2 involves fan system and chilled water station work. The project requires working within an active medical center environment, with work hours limited to Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM, and coordinating shutdowns after normal business hours. Contractors must manage asbestos abatement, involving the removal of at least 200 linear feet of 2-inch diameter thermal insulation, and provide comprehensive warranty management for installed equipment. Performance will take place at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, with contractors required to obtain appropriate security identification and coordinate closely with VA staff to minimize disruption to medical center operations.