FY26 DPW Hot Water Plant Overhaul

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Military Affairs is requesting sealed bids for the FY26 DPW Hot Water Plant Overhaul at the MATES Facilities within Fort Pickett, Blackstone, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through eVA. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held August 11, 2026; attendance was required for bid eligibility. The Build America Buy America Act applies — all iron, steel, and manufactured products must be produced or manufactured in the United States, with manufactured products requiring at least 55 percent domestic content of components.

The scope includes repair and replacement of boiler systems, pumps, pump controls, fuel lines, and associated equipment across six buildings (134A, 135, 137, 139, NG134, and 01613). Specific work encompasses hydro testing and rebuilding of four existing boilers, replacement of two boilers (Lochinvar Crest FBN2501 gas boilers with 2,500,000 BTU maximum capacity and 96% thermal efficiency preferred), complete glycol system overhaul, replacement of all circulator and supply pump assemblies, replacement of all eight variable frequency drives, replacement of unit heaters in shop areas, installation of two 1,000-gallon propane tanks with bollard protection, complete fuel-line replacement as needed following inspection, and addition of on/off switches for unit heaters in two buildings. Contract duration is 180 calendar days to substantial completion, with final completion required within 30 days thereafter. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA and hold a valid Virginia Contractor License. A bid bond of 5 percent is mandatory; performance and labor/material payment bonds are required regardless of contract amount. Prevailing wage rates apply. Unit pricing is required for fuel-line replacement and feed-line replacement (per linear foot), air handler repairs (per unit), and boiler structural crack repairs (per boiler), separate from the total base bid used for award determination. Bids will be opened publicly August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Building 229 Conference Room. Pre-bid questions were due August 18, 2026. All vehicle occupants must present Real ID credentials at Fort Pickett's gate.