Z1DA--Upgrade Chiller Plant Construction Northport - Project 632-25-101

The Upgrade Chiller Plant Construction project (632-25-101) at the Northport VA Medical Center is a design-bid-build contract involving the demolition, renovation, and installation of critical mechanical systems. The scope includes upgrading the existing chiller plant, medical air, and medical vacuum systems, as well as renovating the Mechanical Equipment Room and constructing new spaces for a Medical Gas Room and chiller pumps. To ensure uninterrupted medical facility operations, the project is divided into two distinct phases; Phase 1 must be fully operational and supporting the facility before a notice to proceed for Phase 2 is issued. A key requirement is the installation and continuous maintenance of a temporary chiller plant to support the medical facility throughout the construction period until final acceptance of the new system. This is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside with an estimated contract value between $20 million and $50 million. The performance period is approximately 730 days, with work required to commence within 10 days of the notice to proceed. The award will be made to the responsible bidder offering the most advantageous price via a sealed bid process. Contractors must adhere to strict safety and regulatory standards, including VHA Pre-Construction and Infection Control Risk Assessments, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, and Buy American requirements. Additionally, the contract mandates rigorous quality control through a Contractor Quality Control Plan and requires the protection of sensitive VA information and compliance with various federal security and labor regulations.