Z1DA--Project 695-24-107 Replace Boilers 4 and 5 Clement J. Zablocki, VA Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks sealed bids for replacement of Boilers 4 and 5 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, verified by CVE under 38 U.S.C. 8127.

Place of performance is Building 112 (Powerhouse) at 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295. The project requires demolition of existing Boilers 4 and 5 and installation of new Cleaver-Brooks firetube boilers (model CBLE-200-600-250ST, 250 PSI rated, 23,974 lbs operating weight) with associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems. Boiler controls are sole-source to Whesco Group ($99,200 labor and materials) and Fireye Nexus NX6100 automation controls ($5,500), as documented in a FAR 13.106-1 justification. The contractor must coordinate 24/7 with existing VA systems to maintain medical center operations, comply with infection control standards (NFPA 241), and provide UV photographic documentation with interactive indexing. Total performance spans 455 calendar days: preconstruction (90 days), construction (275 days), and post-completion phases (90 days).

Expected project cost range is $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. A bid alternate (Deduct #1) permits demolition and removal of Boiler #5 only; if base bid funding is insufficient, award may proceed on the alternate. Bid bond is 20% of bid price (not to exceed $3,000,000). Performance and payment bonds equal to contract value are required upon award. The contract is firm-fixed-price. NAICS code 238220, size standard $19.0 million. Wisconsin prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision WI20260001 (05/18/2026). Bidders must provide SAM and DSBS registration proof, completed VAAR 852.219-75 certification, general liability insurance without asbestos exclusions, Experience Modification Rate data, and OSHA/EPA safety records. A mandatory site visit occurred October 14, 2026; offerors must provide the organized sign-in sheet from that visit (Amendment 0001, effective October 16, 2026). Questions due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM CST. Award based on lowest responsive bid.