Z1NE--657A4-22-309, Fire Main and Water Storage

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is procuring fire main and water storage infrastructure upgrades at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The project involves comprehensive construction of outside underground storm sewer systems, fire protection systems, and water storage facilities, with technical specifications covering various piping materials including PVC, concrete, and polyethylene pipes, along with associated components such as manholes, catch basins, and drainage systems. Key contract requirements include compliance with the Buy American Act and Davis-Bacon Act, submission of a 20% bid bond, maintenance of an FTP site for project communications, weekly MS Teams meetings, and the contractor must perform at least 15% of construction labor directly with a qualified superintendent on-site at all times. The evaluation will use a Lowest Priced Technically Accepted Offer selection process. Following multiple amendments, the final proposal submission deadline is Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with proposals to be submitted electronically to designated VA contracting officers.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). The project has an estimated value range between $10-20 million and requires completion within 520 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which is anticipated 14-30 days after contract award. The work will be performed at the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center in Rombauer, Missouri, with contractors required to coordinate carefully with ongoing medical center operations and obtain proper facility badging for personnel working on-site for more than 14 consecutive days. The contract includes a 120-day proposal acceptance period and requires submission of detailed construction schedules and schedule of values as part of the bidding process. Construction activities must comply with updated wage determinations under General Decision Number MO20250004, with prevailing wages ranging from $22.75 for common laborers to over $60 per hour for specialized trades.