Z1NE--Repair Water Lines

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is soliciting proposals for the repair of underground water supply piping at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The project involves three distinct phases: demolition and excavation to locate water leaks near Building 125, Building 104A, and the Spinal Cord Parking Entrance; removal and replacement of damaged 2", 6", and 8" PVC C900 piping; and backfilling, compacting, and installation of new concrete meeting specified strength requirements. The contractor must follow VA Master Specifications, comply with OSHA standards for excavation and trenching, obtain Contracting Officer's Representative approval for proposed methods and materials before commencing work, coordinate with VA Plumbing Shop for water shutdowns, and provide a one-year warranty from project acceptance. Evaluation will be based on price proposals submitted using a detailed divisional breakdown format across 30 specified divisions with separate line items for material, labor, and equipment costs, along with general liability/insurance, overhead and profit, and bonding. Proposals are due April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Spinal Cord Entrance.

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside contract using Firm-Fixed-Price terms, requiring offerors to be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database and comply with subcontracting limitations not exceeding 85% of government payments to non-SDVOSB firms for general construction work. The estimated contract value is $45 million, though the Wage Determination document (TX20260253, effective January 2, 2026) establishes prevailing wage rates for Harris County, Texas, ranging from $9.52 to $53.59 per hour depending on trade classification. The performance period spans 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 30 calendar days of that notice and completion required by May 8, 2026. Work will be performed at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, with some activities occurring outside normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) and weekends as necessary to minimize operational disruption.