Y1DZ--556-23-104 CON: Chilled Water Piping from Bldg.188 to Bldgs. 1, 3 and 48

This solicitation, issued as a Sealed Bid (IFB) under number 36C25226B0027, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for the installation of chilled water piping from Building 188 to Buildings 1, 3, and 48 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois. The project, identified by number 556-23-104, encompasses all labor, tools, and materials needed to construct a fully functional chilled water supply and return system, with work to be completed within 360 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The estimated contract value ranges between $2 million and $5 million, with a lump-sum bid structure requiring detailed cost breakdowns by material, quantity, unit price, and labor by trade. Only SDVOSBs certified in the SBA database are eligible, and offerors must complete and submit a formal certification on limitations on subcontracting; failure to meet these requirements renders a bid ineligible. All bidders must maintain up-to-date registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), including annual representations and certifications updated within the last 12 months. The work is governed by extensive technical and administrative requirements, including adherence to VHA Master Specifications, Division 00–48, and applicable sections of sustainable design, firestopping, plumbing, boiler plant, and HVAC standards. Packaging and material handling mandates strict compliance with manufacturer-original sealed packaging, legible labeling including manufacturer name, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date, and storage conditions ensuring materials remain protected in dry, weathertight facilities. Contractors must submit a Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and one complete set of shop drawings, product data, samples, and Safety Data Sheets prior to mobilization, all accompanied by signed affidavits of compliance. Safety regulations require a dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer, separate from supervision or quality control roles, and specialized Competent Persons for asbestos, electrical, cranes, demolition, fall protection, fire safety, scaffolding, trenching, and other high-risk activities, in compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926. All contractors must also comply with the Buy American Act for construction materials and state or local prevailing wage rates. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the VA’s EIPPS system