631-19-002 Upgrade Steam Distribution System Phase 2 Industry Day

The contract involves the Upgrade Steam Distribution System Phase 2 project for several buildings on a campus located in Leeds, Massachusetts. The work requires the removal of existing steam distribution infrastructure and installation of upgraded systems across Buildings 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 15, and 16, to be executed in multiple coordinated phases. The scope includes dismantling existing structures, constructing new framework, installing power distribution to new components, and integrating these with the campus’s existing Building Management System (BMS) to enable control of the upgraded steam system. Additionally, the contractor will handle hazardous material removal, including asbestos and lead paint abatement, and shall construct fire-rated containment and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) barriers to maintain safety during demolition and construction activities. This is a special notice posted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, with a solicitation number 36C24126Q0472_IndustryDay, and responses are due by May 13, 2026. The notice serves as an Industry Day posting to inform potential contractors and requires RSVP as per instructions. There is no set-aside for this solicitation, and it falls under the NAICS code 236220, which corresponds to commercial and institutional building construction. The primary point of contact is Brian Kelly from the VA, with a secondary contact available for construction team proposal inquiries. The contract emphasizes compliance with safety and environmental regulations while upgrading critical campus infrastructure.