C1DA--626A4-26-202 A/E Replace Domestic Water Fire Mains and Main Backflow Devices

Contract 36C24926C0035, awarded on March 30, 2026, to Principal Engineering Inc, provides for architectural and engineering design services to replace domestic water fire mains and main backflow devices at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville Campus, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The total award amount is $1,175,154.48. This project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541310. The scope of work involves the design of approximately 30,000 linear feet of water mains and backflow stations, requiring comprehensive services across mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection systems. Key technical requirements include the use of Ground Penetrating Radar for site surveys, the implementation of BACnet DDC systems for controls, and strict adherence to VA TIL guidelines, NFPA, and ADA standards. The design phase is scheduled for 365 calendar days, with specific milestones for schematic design and final bid documents. Because the project is located at the historic York Campus, the contractor must ensure compliance with State Historic Preservation Office requirements. The contract emphasizes strict cost control, requiring the firm to design within funding limits and identify deductive construction alternates totaling 10% of the construction budget. Performance is monitored through on-site inspections at the project location, with final administrative acceptance handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9. Deliverables include full construction documentation in AutoCAD and PDF formats, as-built site surveys, and a detailed phasing plan to minimize service disruptions.