J041--Solicitation - Cooling Tower Fill Replacement and Repairs
ID: 36C24225Q0180Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/21279d2cc4084b348863a08a29fd061a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for a firm-fixed price contract focused on the Cooling Tower Fill Replacement and Resealing Joints at the Rome VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in New York. The project, scheduled from February 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025, involves replacing fill materials and sealing joints for two cooling towers, requiring compliance with OEM standards and proper disposal of old materials. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining essential services while promoting participation from small businesses, including veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. Interested contractors must submit technical proposals detailing their capabilities and past performance, with evaluations based on technical abilities, past performance reliability, and cost-effectiveness. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Daniel Zielinski at daniel.zielinski@va.gov or call 716-862-7461 x22380.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel ZielinskiContracting Officer
    716-862-7461 x22380
    daniel.zielinski@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24225Q0180 - Cooling Tower Repair.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a firm-fixed price contract focused on the Cooling Tower Fill Replacement and Resealing Joints at the Rome VA Outpatient Clinic. The project is scheduled from February 1, 2025, to April 15, 2025, and entails replacing fill materials and sealing joints for two cooling towers, along with all associated labor, equipment, and material provisions. Contractors are required to ensure compliance with OEM standards, manage the proper disposal of old materials, and follow federal regulations during service execution. Participation is open to various business categories, including small businesses, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, as per the solicitation's guidelines. Contractors must submit technical proposals detailing capabilities, evidence of relevant past performance, and pricing. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical abilities, past performance reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This RFQ exemplifies the government's initiative to utilize contractor expertise in maintaining essential services while fostering inclusive business participation.
    Oneida County Wage Determination.pdf
    The document is a Wage Determination Notice issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Standards Administration regarding the Service Contract Act. It outlines the minimum wage and fringe benefits applicable to specific job classifications for federal contracts in New York's Herkimer and Oneida counties. The determination specifies two executive orders—EO 14026 and EO 13658—that mandate minimum wage rates of at least $17.20 and $12.90 per hour, respectively, depending on contract dates. Additionally, the document charts various occupations and their corresponding wage rates, emphasizing the importance of annual adjustments to these rates. It also discusses the requirements for fringe benefits, such as health and welfare contributions, vacation, and paid holidays, while detailing relevant exclusions and conformance processes for additional job classifications. The primary purpose of this document is to inform contractors of wage standards they must comply with under federal contracts, ensuring fair compensation for workers engaged in service work. It supports regulatory consistency across federal contract jobs and establishes clear guidelines for contractors, which are critical for adherence to labor laws in RFPs and grants.
    Pre Sol Notice 36C24225Q0180_1 - Cooling Tower Repair.pdf
    The presolicitation notice outlines a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP) concerning the Cooling Tower Fill Replacement and Repairs at the Rome VA Outpatient Clinic in Rome, NY. This solicitation, identified by the number 36C24225Q0180, is set to be published around January 8, 2025, with a response deadline of the same day at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. It is designated as a small business set-aside, and the work is scheduled to occur between February 1, 2025, and April 15, 2025. The contract scope includes the replacement of cooling tower fill and resealing of joints, critical for maintaining the facility's operational efficiency. The contracting officer, Daniel Zielinski, is the primary contact for inquiries. This presolicitation underscores federal efforts to involve small businesses in government contracts and demonstrates a commitment to facility maintenance within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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