Y1DA--36C25726R0015 | 671-22-118 Replace Cast Iron Drain 2nd and 3rd Floor

Amendment 0003 for solicitation 36C25726R0015, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -17, extends the proposal due date. The new deadline for offer submissions is December 09, 2025, no later than 2:00 PM CDT. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect. This modification ensures that potential offerors have additional time to prepare and submit their proposals.

Amendment 0002 for Solicitation 36C25726R0015, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -17, modifies the original solicitation by extending the proposal due date to December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The amendment also provides a Site Visit Sign-In Sheet and responses to Request for Information (RFI) questions. Key clarifications include confirmation that the provided construction drawings are the most current, no additional site visits are planned, and the project requires both labor and materials. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), requiring the prime contractor to be a certified SDVOSB at the time of proposal submission; joint ventures must also meet specific SDVOSB criteria.

This Presolicitation Notice, 36C25726R0015, announces an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project No. 671-22-118, which involves replacing cast iron drain lines and the chemical waste system on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, TX. The project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requires contractors to provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and construction services. The scope includes repairing and replacing sanitary, waste, and chemical drain lines in accordance with federal, state, and local codes. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a standard size of $19M. The estimated project cost ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000. The RFP is expected to be issued around November 3, 2025, via SAM.gov, and a site visit will be scheduled. Cassandra King at cassandra.king@va.gov is the point of contact.

Amendment 0001 modifies solicitation 36C25726R0015 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office -17. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend key dates related to the solicitation. Specifically, the Site Visit Date is revised to November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CDT), with Roger DeVeaux as the point of contact. The Request for Information (RFI) Due Date is extended to November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CDT), and the Proposal Due Date is extended to November 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CST). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect.

The document outlines a project to replace cast iron drain lines on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The project, identified as 671-22-118, is managed by the Office of Facilities and involves a 100% Construction Documents (CD) set, dated April 15, 2022. The plans include detailed interstitial demolition and waste plumbing plans for the 1st and 2nd floors, covering various areas within the hospital, such as clinics, labs, administrative offices, and mechanical rooms. The architectural and engineering services are provided by WESTEAST DESIGN GROUP. The project aims to upgrade the plumbing infrastructure within the hospital.

This government file details project 671-22-118, which involves replacing cast iron drain lines on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The project, led by ELK CONSORTIUM and WestEast Design Group, LLC, outlines general requirements, safety protocols, and construction procedures. Key aspects include demolition of existing waste systems, installation of new sanitary and acid waste piping, and strict security measures for personnel and documents. The document emphasizes maintaining continuous medical center operations, requiring phased work, utility service coordination, and adherence to various safety and security regulations. It also covers procedures for substitutions, progress meetings, photographic documentation, warranty management, and the contractor's responsibilities for site upkeep, utility usage, and equipment training. The aim is to modernize the facility's drainage systems while minimizing disruption and ensuring compliance.

The provided document, titled "PRICE SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN INSTRUCTIONS," outlines the fixed-price structure for a construction project, likely a federal government RFP given its context. It details the pricing breakdown, emphasizing that the awardee is responsible for verifying calculations and accurately transposing totals to the Price Summary. The document categorizes construction work using Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Divisions, which align with contract document specification binders. It clarifies that this breakdown is for informational purposes and does not imply separate billable deliverables. Field office overhead and general conditions are considered interchangeable and applied only once. The document lists various construction divisions (e.g., General Requirements, Existing Conditions, Concrete, Masonry), facility services, site & infrastructure, and process equipment subgroups, each with a placeholder for pricing. Additional cost categories include Insurance/Bonds, Taxes/Other Fees, O&M Manuals and Red Line Drawings, Overhead, SubContract Mark-Up, Profit, and a section for Other Items not Requested Above, culminating in the CONTRACT TOTALS. The project, identified as "671-22-118 Replace Cast Iron Drain Lines and Chemical Waste System 2nd & 3rd Floor," is a comprehensive overview of how costs should be presented and managed within the fixed-price contract.

This government Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks construction services from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to replace cast iron drain lines and the chemical waste system on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Hospital in San Antonio, TX. The project, valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment. Key requirements include an Experience Modification Rating (EMR) less than or equal to 1.00, submission of a bid guarantee, and the ability to obtain performance and payment bonds. Proposals are due by November 26, 2025, and a site visit is scheduled for November 11, 2025. The evaluation prioritizes past performance over price, and the contractor must complete the work within 300 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards, including OSHA and VA guidelines.