Steam, Plumbing and HVAC Service Contract Bedford VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to Veterans Development Corporation, Inc. for the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and steam systems. The services are performed at the Bedford VA Medical Center in Bedford, Massachusetts, and the Crescent House in Lowell, Massachusetts. The contract is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires the contractor to provide all necessary personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, and materials. Technical requirements include semi-annual backflow testing per MADEP procedures, boiler inspections following manufacturer recommendations, duct cleaning using negative pressure with HEPA filtration, and welding repairs performed by ASME B31.1 certified welders. The contract became effective on March 23, 2026, with a base year value of $276,791.82 and a total potential value of $697,796.35 including four option years extending through March 22, 2031. The scope of work encompasses specific tasks such as installing insulation in Building 61 and circulation pumps in Building 78, alongside recurring preventative maintenance and emergency plumbing and welding services. Administration is handled by the VAMC Providence office, with mandatory electronic invoicing through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The government retains final authority for inspection and acceptance of all services at the performance locations.