Z1ND--EL paso lift station piping repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks demolition, removal, and replacement of a damaged south sewer pump line at the El Paso VA Main Clinic, with proposals due October 27 and a mandatory site visit on October 14. This is a 100 percent Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is the El Paso VA Main Clinic at 5001 North Piedras, El Paso, Texas 79930. The contractor must replace the existing damaged south sewer pump line in Mechanical Room C106 with Schedule 80 piping and ASME Class 150 pressure-rated reinforced flanges, using welded connections with adequate supports. All work must be performed after-hours (5:00 PM to 12:00 AM Mountain Time) and weekend hours (Saturday and Sunday, commencing no earlier than 7:00 AM) to minimize disruption to facility operations. The contractor must provide confined space work with appropriate PPE, extract debris and sewage via temporary pumping equipment (as sewer flow cannot be shut off), and properly dispose of all materials. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors; PSC is Z1ND.

The contract period is 30 days from award. The estimated budget is $19 million. Within five business days of award, the contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, detailed work schedule, and material submittals. A one-year performance warranty on labor and materials is required in addition to manufacturer's warranty. For VOSB and SDVOSB contractors, subcontracting is limited to 75 percent for special trade construction contractors, excluding material costs. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply, with occupational classifications ranging from $10.84 to $55.70 per hour plus fringe benefits. Contracting Officer: Joseph A. Leyte (Joseph.Leyte@va.gov, 210-237-0509). Amendment 0001 extended the receipt deadline and requires complete resubmission of all offers.