Z2DA--steam vale repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 is soliciting bids for steam valve repair services at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Livermore Clinic in Building 64, located at 4951 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, California. The contract requires comprehensive steam valve repair work including lockout/tagout procedures, removal and replacement of failed valves, installation of new piping and fittings, system leak testing, and provision of operation and maintenance instructions. Key requirements include coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative, adherence to work hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, compliance with OSHA guidelines, NFPA regulations, and VA policies, and completion within 14 calendar days after parts receipt. The solicitation is issued on a firm-fixed-price basis under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with the bid due date of December 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm local time. Contractors must also obtain daily ID badges, coordinate daily activities with facility leadership, and manage waste disposal and equipment as their responsibility.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation. The performance period for this contract is January 5-26, 2026, with the 14-calendar day completion requirement beginning after parts are received. The applicable wage determination is CA20250019-12052025, establishing prevailing wage rates for the Livermore area in California, with hourly rates for various construction trades ranging from approximately $30 to over $90 per hour depending on the specific trade classification and location. No specific contract award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The work will be performed entirely at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System Livermore Clinic facility in Livermore, California, with all activities requiring close coordination with the facility's Contracting Officer's Representative and adherence to healthcare system protocols and security requirements.