Y1DA--CON-NRM-668-22-105 Upgrade AHU-09/15 Mechanical Systems

The contract pertains to the Upgrade of AHU-9 and AHU-15 Mechanical Systems at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, WA, under solicitation number 36C26026R0082 and project number 668-22-105. It is a firm-fixed-price construction contract awarded under NAICS code 238220 for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, with a product/service code of Y1DA for construction of hospitals and infirmaries. The scope of work includes full replacement of two air handling units in Building 1, along with associated electrical infrastructure such as panel boards, breakers, cables, and conduit; installation of chilled and hot water pumps; integration of humidification systems; and upgrades to direct digital control systems that must interface with the existing building automation system. Hazardous material surveys for asbestos, lead, PCBs, and mold are mandatory, with removal conducted in full compliance with federal regulations. All materials must be delivered in original sealed packaging by the manufacturer, properly labeled with manufacturer name, type, color, batch or production run number, and manufacture date; storage must occur indoors in dry, conditioned environments, with special handling for pipe insulation jackets and adhesives as per manufacturer requirements. The project has a 365-day performance period commencing from the Notice to Proceed. The contract incorporates extensive federal and agency-specific clauses governing compliance, safety, and administrative procedures, including FAR clauses on inspection of construction, changes, suspension of work, termination for convenience, warranty, and anti-kickback provisions, supplemented by VAAR clauses requiring written change proposals for modifications exceeding $500,000 and mandating electronic submission of payment requests via VA’s EIPP system or X12 EDI standards. Payment requests must be supported by monthly updated schedules in PDM format and signed look-ahead reports; facsimile, email, and scanned documents are prohibited. Safety requirements are rigorous, mandating site-specific accident prevention plans aligned with OSHA and EM 385-1-1, mandatory Activity Hazard Analyses approved by the COR or GDA before work begins, and the presence of certified competent persons for high-risk tasks such as scaffolding, fall protection, and excavation. The contractor must submit a security plan, implement vehicle placarding, and maintain general liability insurance without asbestos exclusions, along with performance and payment bonds. Evaluation of proposals follows a best-value tradeoff process under FAR