Service Valve Replacement-MN Veterans Home Luverne

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a licensed plumber to perform a service valve replacement project at the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Luverne, Rock County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for replacing service valves on the main entrance water piping, installing a new 3-inch water meter to track "irrigation only" water, and replacing an existing 2-inch Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) valve with a 3-inch RPZ to match irrigation outlet water piping. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required prior to bid submission, with responses due by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 9, 2024, through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes labor, materials, equipment, fees, permits, and transportation costs. The project has a defined contract term from May 15, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with substantial completion expected by June 17, 2024. Evaluation will be based on pricing per unit and compliance with project specifications, with bidders required to be Minnesota licensed plumbers capable of executing the detailed water infrastructure modifications.

The state of Minnesota encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. A 12% veteran-owned business preference may be applied if bidders meet specific eligibility requirements. Responses exceeding $50,000 must include a 5% solicitation security surety bond. The estimated total contract value ranges from $14,000 to $16,000, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Pricing will be determined on a cost-plus percentage markup, with contractors required to provide supplier invoice copies. Prevailing wage rates apply throughout the contract duration, with wage rates effective as of December 26, 2023, and some scheduled increases on May 1, 2024. The State reserves the right to accept all or part of an offer, reject all offers, cancel the solicitation, or re-issue the solicitation, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.