Z2DA--FY26 NRM | 460-26-008 | CLC Roof HVAC Piping Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 seeks sealed-bid construction services for replacement of Heating Hot Water and Chilled Water HVAC piping systems at the Wilmington VA Medical Center, with bids due September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. This procurement is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside; only SDVOSB firms verified in VetCert and registered in SAM are eligible.

Place of performance is 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware 19805. The NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction); PSC is Z2DA (Repair or Alteration of Hospitals and Infirmaries). Scope includes removal and replacement of approximately 300 linear feet of 3-inch carbon steel chilled water piping and 300 linear feet of 2-inch Type K copper heating hot water piping, replacement of electric heat trace systems with EasyHeat SR Trace Self-Regulating cable (8 watts per foot, 120V), and replacement of insulation per VA Specification 23 07 11, including secondary vapor barriers, exterior weatherproof jacketing, and removable covers at serviceable components. Contractor must perform hydrostatic testing at 1.5 times operating pressure, flushing, filling, venting, leak testing, startup, and balancing. Work is performed outside 0800–1600 Monday through Friday; no after-hours or weekend work is available. One week advance notice is required for system shutdowns.

Estimated budget is between $25,000 and $100,000. Performance period is 10 days after Notice to Proceed, with completion required within 30 days thereafter. Award is firm-fixed-price to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, maintain OSHA 10-hour safety certification for all employees and 30-hour certification for the competent person, provide a full-time onsite Superintendent (direct W-2 employee), and submit detailed cost breakdowns and subcontracting plans. An OSHA-30 Competent Person must be present whenever work is ongoing. Questions were due September 16 at 1:00 PM EST, with answers provided by September 23. Pre-bid site visit occurred September 9 at 11:00 AM. Bids are submitted via email to Katelyn.Fallon@va.gov with virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams.