646-20-109 UD Chiller Capacity and Controls Upgrade

The contract solicitation 36C24426R0007 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 pertains to the UD Chiller Capacity and Controls Upgrade at the University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This project is set aside exclusively for contractors holding Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) for the Pittsburgh-Butler-Erie VA Medical Centers and is further restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms under NAICS code 236220. The scope encompasses a comprehensive upgrade to the chiller system capacity and associated controls, requiring detailed construction and engineering work. The contract duration is 540 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $606 per day for delays beyond the completion date. The work involves upgrading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements to improve the facility’s HVAC systems in accordance with applicable building and safety codes, including the 2018 International Building Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and VA Fire Protection Design Manual. The solicitation includes extensive technical specifications and design documents, divided into multiple volumes addressing architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection elements, with bid drawings and engineering plans prepared by Miller-Remick LLC and LaBella Associates. The solicitation mandates rigorous construction quality control (CQC) with specific submittals such as a CQC Plan, test procedures, reporting mechanisms, and workforce safety training conforming to OSHA standards. Security requirements are stringent, requiring a formal Security Plan, VA-issued badges for personnel, and restrictions on photography and site access. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize technical ability and past performance equally, significantly outweighing price considerations, with evaluation factors including experience, capability, quality control, safety, infection control, and confidence in past performance including subcontractors' experience. The proposal submission process requires detailed technical and past performance narratives, along with cost proposals, to be submitted electronically by December 30, 2025. The place of performance is the Pittsburgh VAMC, and contractors must comply with wage determinations specific to the region. The solicitation also involves pre-construction site visits, past performance questionnaires, and subcontractor consent forms to assess qualifications comprehensively.