Z1DA--550-26-120 Emergent South Water Tower Repairs

The contract for emergent repairs to the South Water Tower at the VA Illiana Healthcare System is a fixed-price construction project estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period of 135 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The project is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237110. The solicitation, numbered 36C25226B0002, was posted on November 14, 2025, with bids due by December 10, 2025. The procurement process is based solely on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) sealed bid methodology, evaluating the aggregate bid price for the base and additive/deductive line items within the available funds, with no technical or past performance factors influencing award. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses governing labor standards, safety, inspection, warranties, and contract modifications, and emphasizes compliance with industry standards, VA policies, and security requirements, including restrictions on foreign technology and cybersecurity protocols. The scope of work includes technical specifications detailed in the project documents, such as structural repairs, safety upgrades, and water system enhancements, with technical submittals, shop drawings, and quality control reports required throughout the project. The contract mandates strict inspection procedures, including onsite final acceptance conducted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with the contractor responsible for establishing a comprehensive Quality Control system aligned with FAR 52.246-12 and ASTM standards. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer based on approved monthly estimates, with progress and final payments contingent upon satisfactory inspection and acceptance. The procurement emphasizes registration in SAM.gov, adherence to security and cybersecurity protocols, and submission of sealed bids to the designated VA Milwaukee address, with the primary contact being Contract Specialist Amber Jendrzejek.