Z2NZ--Replace Air Handling Units 1 & 2 at the Montgomery RO

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace two air handling units (rated at 30,000 CFM each, Temtrol model specifications) at the Veterans Benefits Administration Montgomery Regional Office in Montgomery, Alabama. This firm fixed-price contract requires the contractor to remove existing air handling units, install new units, interface with the existing METASYS building automation system, provide temporary cooling solutions during installation, and complete all associated mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and control system upgrades. Key contract requirements include compliance with OSHA regulations, federal, state, and local codes (including IBC and NFPA 101), provision of all manpower, tools, equipment and materials, performance and payment bonds, and submission of 2-5 past performance questionnaires from projects completed within the past five years. Evaluation will assess past performance across multiple dimensions including relationship management, corporate integrity, quality control, and schedule adherence. The proposal submission deadline is December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM CT, with RFI questions due by October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM CT, and a mandatory site visit was conducted on September 24, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for SDVOSB concerns registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract value is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a performance period of 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed following contract award. The project involves replacing air handling units 42-AHU-1 and 42-AHU-2 located in the mechanical penthouse of Building 42 at 345 Perry Hill Road, with work to be performed during business hours requiring contractor coordination of temporary systems and site logistics. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply, with wage rates ranging from $11.73 to $34.45 per hour depending on trade classification. The project number is VB3145, designed by Spur Design LLC, with Contracting Officer Jacalyn Hainey overseeing the solicitation.