Z1DZ--693-20-102 | Construct Chiller Plant

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the construction of a new chiller plant at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center under solicitation number 36C24426B0002, with a firm fixed price contract anticipated and a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The project scope includes building a new facility to house three chillers, cooling towers, backup diesel generators, relocating a bulk oxygen tank, and reconfiguring site access, all requiring strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The estimated contract value ranges between $10 million and $20 million, with performance expected to be completed within 600 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and all work must adhere to a comprehensive quality control system managed by a designated CQC System Manager, including certified submittals, inspections, and as-built documentation. Contractors must be registered in SAM and VETCERT, carry performance and payment bonds, and demonstrate proven capability through documentation of similar projects. Specific requirements include adherence to industry standards such as AISC, ASTM, AWS, ASME, NFPA, and OSHA, with all materials delivered in manufacturer-sealed packaging and properly labeled with manufacturer details, production run numbers, and manufacture dates. Special inspectors of record must be independent third parties, and key personnel such as the Project Superintendent and RCDD must hold specific certifications. Safety provisions mandate an approved Accident Prevention Plan and compliance with 29 CFR 1926 standards. The contract mandates electronic proposal submission via email to stephen.gulotta@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time on April 16, 2026, with submissions restricted to searchable PDF format. Invoicing must follow AIA G702 and G703 forms and be processed under FAR and VAAR clauses, including VAAR 852.233-71 for alternate protest procedures and VAAR 852.204-70 for personal identity verification of contractor personnel. Contractors must affirm their SDVOSB status and comply with limitations on subcontracting, with all equipment requiring prior Government approval before installation. Payment and accounting data are to be completed by the offeror on SF 1442, and no bar-coding or MIL-STD packaging standards are specified. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will oversee performance and final acceptance