Z2NE--Project 512A5-25-002, Replace Boiler Plant Water Main at Perry Point VAMC, MD

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a construction contractor to replace the water main at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland. The project involves installing approximately 400 linear feet of new 6-inch HDPE water supply piping, 40 linear feet of 6-inch ductile iron piping, and 160 linear feet of 4-inch copper piping, along with associated valves and fittings. Contractors must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and services to install a new water main to the Boiler and Chiller Plants, and cap the existing water main. Prospective contractors must be registered and certified online with the SBA Veterans Certification system and SAM.gov, and must obtain all necessary Maryland state licenses. Proposals are due by 11:00 AM EST on May 23, 2025, with the solicitation expected to be posted on April 11, 2025, and a site visit highly recommended approximately 10 days after the solicitation posting.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220, with a firm size standard of $45.0 million. The estimated construction cost range is between $250,000 and $500,000, with a planned Notice to Proceed (NTP) approximately 30 days after award. Contractors will have 90 calendar days to complete the work, including site mobilization within 15 days of NTP and a 10-day commissioning and project close-out period. The project requires compliance with VA safety standards, infection control guidelines, and waste management protocols. The contracting officer for this project is Liana J Holland, who can be contacted at Liana.Holland@va.gov. Environmental considerations include managing potential asbestos and lead-based paint materials identified in previous site surveys, which will require careful handling and disposal in accordance with regulatory guidelines.