Z1DA--578-26-006 - Repair Steam and Condensate Risers Building 1 - Phase 2 (CON)

The contract for Project 578-26-006, Repair Building 1 Steam and Condensate Risers–Phase 2, is a construction repair effort at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, focused on replacing aging steam and condensate risers, radiators, and associated plumbing systems across Sections A through G of Building 1. The work requires full asbestos abatement procedures due to the suspected presence of asbestos in all existing piping, with strict adherence to OSHA and EPA regulations for hazardous material handling. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a total estimated value between $2 million and $5 million, and a performance period of 480 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, segmented into four distinct phases including pre-construction, new riser installation, system reconnections, and final commissioning. All work must maintain uninterrupted 24/7 hospital operations through detailed logistical planning, phased scheduling, and strict infection control protocols compliant with ICRA standards. Contract administration is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Contracting Officer Melanie Fortune at the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The contract employs a fixed-price structure with standard FAR construction clauses, including deviations for site conditions, material workmanship, permits, and superintendence, along with specific VA requirements on personnel identity verification, security clearance, and subcontracting limitations. All contractor personnel must hold OSHA 10- or 30-hour training, with designated Site Safety and Health Officers requiring additional certifications. Materials must be stored in clean, dry conditions and preserved per MIL-spec standards, including thermal and corrosion-resistant coatings. Invoicing is mandated through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (IPPS), with no use of WAWF. Formal acceptance occurs on-site following inspections governed by ASTM, ASME, NFPA, and VA-specific codes. The submission process is strictly paper-based, with sealed bids required by April 21, 2026, and no electronic submissions accepted for bidding, while technical submittals must be in searchable PDF format. The award basis is implied to be best value, balancing technical merit and cost, with closeout including training for VA staff, punch list resolution, and certification of beneficial occupancy.