C1NZ--Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs AE Project 659-26-300

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, awarded contract 36C24626C0033 to Charlotte Engineers, LLP for architect-engineer design services regarding the Campus Chilled Water Loop Repairs at the W.G. Bill Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. This project, identified as AE Project 659-26-300, was a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 541330. The total award amount is $125,525.08, covering a scope of work that includes schematic design, design development, construction documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction period services. The primary objective is the repair and replacement of chilled water supply and return lines between Buildings 8 and 4, involving trenching, excavation, and paving while adhering to VA infection control and design standards. The contract follows a phased performance schedule with an estimated total duration of 725 days, consisting of a 180-day design phase, a 180-day procurement period, and a 365-day construction phase. Selection was conducted under the Brooks Act and FAR 36.202, prioritizing technical competence and professional qualifications over cost. Key evaluation factors included recent hospital project experience, specialized mechanical and civil engineering expertise, past performance, and the capacity of key personnel to perform within the required timeframe. The contractor is responsible for providing field inspections and submittal reviews during the construction phase, with final acceptance conducted by the government at the project site.