Z1DZ--FY27 NRM (PROJ 516-26-117) BB Repair Steam Piping in Manhole Near Building 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 seeks repair and replacement of underground high-pressure steam and pumped condensate piping at Bay Pines VAMC in St. Petersburg, Florida, with quotes due September 18, 2026. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for VetCert-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB); offerors must be actively registered in both the Small Business Search database and SAM.gov at quote submission.

Place of performance is Bay Pines, Florida. The project scope includes replacing approximately 12 feet of 8-inch pipe, 17 feet of 6-inch pipe, 12 feet of 4-inch pipe, and 12 feet of 3-inch pipe within a 10-foot-deep manhole, plus underground HPS and PC piping to six feet outside the manhole or to anchor points on the north and west sides. Work also includes manhole waterproofing, masonry retaining wall restoration, installation of two temporary rental boilers in Buildings B101 and B71 powered by diesel generators to maintain heating during repairs, utility surveys via ground-penetrating radar, temporary support systems, and site restoration. The performance period is 270 calendar days following Notice to Proceed. All pipe, fittings, valves, and bolts must be American-made. The VA will provide fuel and DEF for generators only; the contractor supplies all other generator and boiler maintenance.

Estimated project magnitude is $5 million to $10 million. Evaluation criteria include Technical/Management Approach (5-page maximum), Specialized Experience (three to five similar projects within the past five years), Schedule development with critical path identification, and Past Performance (at least three comparable projects). A bid bond equal to 20% of bid price or $3 million (whichever is less) is required, with payment and performance bonds at 100% contract value due within ten days of award. Contractors must demonstrate an Experience Modification Rate not exceeding 1.0 and comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements under General Decision FL20260222. NAICS 236220; PSC Z1DZ. An organized site visit occurred August 13, 2026; RFI cutoff was August 21, 2026. Amendment 0002 (September 2, 2026) provided RFI responses, utility maps, and wall overhead and details documentation.