Y1DA--437-23-165, Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella Purchase Order: 437C60121

The contract for Repair Water System to Prevent Legionella at the Fargo VA Health Care System, identified by solicitation number 36C26326B0012 and purchase order 437C60121, is a firm-fixed price construction project with an estimated value between $1 million and $2 million, awarded under a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside using NAICS code 238220. The scope involves comprehensive upgrades to the domestic water system to mitigate Legionella risk, including the installation of approximately 175 thermostatic mixing valves, enhancements to water monitoring systems, and compliance with VHA Directive 1061 and NFPA 99 standards. Work is to be performed on-site at 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND, with a performance period of 300 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, structured into pre-construction, active construction, punchlist, and closeout phases, requiring minimal disruption to hospital operations. The project is guided by detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, specifications, and an infection control risk assessment developed by Fourfront Design, Inc., and must adhere to Federal Records Act and Privacy Act requirements for handling government data. All bids must be submitted electronically as a single PDF email not exceeding 5 MB to the designated contracting officer by 2:00 PM CT on April 7, 2026, with complete compliance with SF 1442, SF-24 bid guarantee, and all amendments. The award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process, with evaluation focused solely on price and responsiveness. Contractors must certify compliance with subcontracting limitations, Buy American provisions, Davis-Bacon wage rates for Cass County, North Dakota, and NIST SP 800-171 security controls for information systems. Key personnel including a Site Safety and Health Officer, Certified Safety Professional, and Certified Safety and Health Technician must be identified and certified, with OSHA-10 training and daily safety protocols mandated. Materials must meet specific MIL-SPEC standards, and all components require permanent marking per MSS SP-25-2018 and barcoded identification for inventory management. Final acceptance occurs on-site through multiple inspection phases, with deliverables including as-built drawings, CQC documentation, test reports, and safety training records. Payment administration is governed electronically under VAAR provisions, though