Z2DA--Replace Boiler #2 and Correct Deficiencies at Boiler Plant

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking construction services to replace Boiler #2 and correct deficiencies at the boiler plant located in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The project involves installing a new 350 HP firetube boiler, providing a temporary 350 HP boiler during construction, and implementing various plant improvements. Proposals will be evaluated using a best value tradeoff approach with three equally weighted factors: Technical Approach/Qualifications, Specialized Experience, and Past Performance. The solicitation requires a bid guarantee of 20% (not exceeding $3M) and performance and payment bonds. Key proposal submission dates include a site visit on January 10, 2025, and proposals due by January 29, 2025, at 3:30 PM AST, with a subsequent amendment extending the deadline to February 6, 2025.

The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 236220 with a $45M size standard and an estimated project value between $2-5 million. The performance period is 1,095 calendar days from notice to proceed, and the contractor must perform at least 15% of work with their own employees. While Davis-Bacon wage rates do not apply in Puerto Rico, contractors must comply with local municipality taxes and the Puerto Rico Christmas Bonus Law requirements. The project scope includes comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and general construction work to be completed in six phases while maintaining continuous facility operations. The work will involve detailed specifications for equipment installation, utility modifications, and adherence to strict infection control and security protocols at the VA healthcare facility.