Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25226B0002, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, addresses emergent repairs for the South Water Tower, Project 550-26-120. The primary purpose of this amendment is to publish additional answered pre-bid RFI questions for the project. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged, and the bid opening date, time, and place are still scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. This modification ensures all potential offerors have access to updated information before submitting their bids.
Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 36C25226B0002, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, concerns emergent repairs to the South Water Tower, Project 550-26-120. The primary purpose of this amendment is to announce a second mandatory site visit scheduled for December 3, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM CST at Building 102, Project Section Project Room (B102 102G) at the VA Illiana. Additionally, it publishes further answered pre-bid RFI questions related to the project. The bid opening date, time, and place remain unchanged: December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
Amendment 0003 for solicitation 36C25226B0002 addresses emergent repairs to the South Water Tower, Project 550-26-120, for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment primarily publishes remaining answered pre-BID RFI questions related to the project. The solicitation was issued by the Great Lakes Acquisition Center - HC in Milwaukee, WI, with an effective date of December 3, 2025. The BID opening date, time, and place remain unchanged: December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. All terms and conditions of the original solicitation, as previously amended, remain in full force and effect. Roniece Ambrose is the Contracting Officer.
Amendment 0004 for solicitation 36C25226B0002, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, addresses emergent repairs to the South Water Tower, Project 550-26-120. The primary purpose of this amendment is to publish the Site Visit Sign-in sheet from the December 3, 2025, site visit. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The bid opening date, time, and place are not affected by this amendment, remaining December 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting bids for Project 550-26-120,
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for emergent repairs to the South Water Tower at the Veterans Affairs Illiana Healthcare System (VAIHCS) in Illinois. This construction project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves providing all necessary tools, materials, labor, and supervision to upgrade the water tower, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and VA codes. The work, estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, must be completed within 135 calendar days and includes a one-year warranty. The solicitation (36C25226B0002) will be posted on sam.gov around November 7, 2025, with bids due by December 10, 2025. Prospective bidders must be registered and verified as SDVOSBs in the SBA database and SAM.gov. A pre-bid site visit will be detailed in the solicitation package.
The VA Illiana Health Care System requires a contractor to upgrade and repair its south 200,000-gallon multi-column elevated water storage tank. This project, detailed in a Statement of Work dated October 7, 2025, involves 17 specific tasks to be completed within 135 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Key tasks include installing a thermometer, replacing the manway with a larger, lockable riser manway, installing a new screen on the overflow pipe, securing co/ax cables, adjusting windage rods for 100 mph winds, and installing multiple OSHA-compliant ladder safety devices and new ladders. The contractor will also clean and calibrate the liquid level indicator, install a safety grill over the riser opening, perform interior coating work, drill weep holes in the balcony floor, install warning signs, and conduct a final water test for potability. Coordination with VAIHCS Facility Management Service is required, with Andrew Butts and Von Poehlein as primary contacts. Certification and Accreditation requirements and a Security Accreditation Package are not applicable to this project.
The VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL, is seeking bids for Project No. 550-26-120, "Emergent South Water Tower Repair 94." This project requires a contractor to prepare the site, demolish existing materials, and furnish labor and materials for the water tower repair, adhering to provided drawings and specifications. Key requirements include strict adherence to VA security, safety, and health regulations, including OSHA certifications and infection prevention measures. The contractor must submit a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed, attend weekly job progress meetings, and provide as-built drawings. The project emphasizes maintaining uninterrupted medical center operations, coordinating with other ongoing construction, and proper handling of hazardous materials like asbestos. The contractor is responsible for providing temporary facilities, utilities (with some exceptions for electricity and water), and ensuring environmental protection and fire safety throughout the project duration.
The document outlines Pre-Bid Requests for Information (RFIs) concerning Solicitation 550-26-120 for emergent repairs to the South Water Tower. Key questions from prospective bidders include eligibility for non-Service Disabled Veteran Status businesses, the need for a site visit, the presence of lead in existing coatings, requirements for temporary water service, the anticipated project start date, and mandatory completion deadlines for the tank to be back in service. Bidders also inquired about inspection protocols, including who will perform inspections, whether they will be full-time or hold-point based, and if dehumidification is required for interior coating systems. These RFIs aim to clarify project scope, requirements, and logistics for the emergency repair work.
The document compiles Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI) for the "550-26-120 Emergent repairs South Water Tower" project, detailing questions from potential bidders to the government agency. Key inquiries cover the mandatory or optional nature of the pre-bid conference, availability of virtual attendance, site visit schedules, and required documentation like PPE. Bidders also sought clarification on submission methods (certified mail, hand-delivery), lead presence in existing coatings, required in-service dates for the tank, inspection protocols (full-time vs. hold-point), dehumidification requirements, and the necessity for the Superintendent to be a direct employee of the Prime Contractor. Additionally, questions addressed eligibility for non-Service Disabled Veteran Status bidders, the anticipated Notice to Proceed date, and the need for temporary water service. These RFIs aim to clarify project scope, requirements, and logistical details for prospective contractors.
This government file, General Decision Number: IL20250002, outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various building construction projects in numerous Illinois counties for 2025. It specifies that contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act must adhere to minimum wage rates established by Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour for contracts after January 30, 2022) or 13658 ($13.30/hour for contracts between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022). The document details wage rates and classifications for trades such as Asbestos Workers, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Operating Engineers, Ironworkers, Laborers, Marble/Tile/Terrazzo Workers, and Painters. It also includes information on premium pay for hazardous waste work and specific equipment operations. The file serves as a critical resource for contractors to ensure compliance with federal wage requirements on covered projects within the specified Illinois counties.