Z2NZ--Project 512A5-21-304 Upgrade Steam System Phase V - Patient Areas (Construction)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a construction contractor to upgrade the steam system in patient areas at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland. The project involves replacing steam and condensate piping between multiple buildings, installing new manholes, relocating mechanical equipment, and performing extensive utility infrastructure work. Contractors must submit a two-volume proposal including technical documentation and detailed pricing, with evaluation focusing first on technical capabilities and then on price reasonableness. Potential bidders are required to demonstrate at least five years of experience with steam distribution system installations, provide a contractor safety plan, and show proof of insurance. Key submission deadlines include March 3, 2025, for Request for Information submissions and March 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT for final proposal submissions.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220 with a $30 million size standard. The project has an estimated value between $10-20 million and a total performance period of 540 days from the Notice to Proceed. The construction work will be located at 361 Boiler House Road, Perry Point, MD 21902, and involves significant infrastructure upgrades including asbestos abatement of approximately 625 linear feet of regulated materials. Contractors must navigate complex requirements including maintaining facility operations 24/7, adhering to infection control protocols, and coordinating extensive underground utility work across multiple campus buildings. The project also requires comprehensive environmental compliance, including adherence to Maryland Department of Environment permits and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area requirements.