Upgrade Chiller Plant Construction Northport

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids on general construction and alterations for an upgrade of the existing chiller plant at Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, New York, under an Invitation for Bid due August 18, 2026. This is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and listed in the SBA certification database at both bid submission and award.

The scope includes removal of existing building components and systems, construction and installation of replacement items, and installation and maintenance of a temporary chiller plant to support medical facility operations during construction. Work is structured in two phases; Phase 1 must be completed and fully operational before Phase 2 commences. The contractor must complete the entire project within 730 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. All employees are subject to background investigations commensurate with VA Sensitive Information access requirements.

The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $20 million to $50 million. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis to the responsible bidder with the lowest conforming bid. A bid guarantee in the form of Standard Form 24 is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but not to exceed $3 million. Performance and payment bonds on Standard Forms 25 and 25A must be furnished within ten calendar days of award. Contractors must account for FAR 52.229-3 regarding Federal, State, and Local Taxes, as the project benefits from applicable tax exemptions.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled; prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend and review drawings in advance, though certain areas may be inaccessible due to ongoing patient care. Technical questions are due July 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to thomas.council@va.gov by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on August 18, 2026, with public bid opening via teleconference approximately seven calendar days prior. The contracting officer is Joseph Rossano. Awardees must register with the CPARS database within 30 days of contract award.