Elevated Tank Maintenance (SDVOSB Set-Aside)
ID: 36C24725Q0272Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, 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

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the Elevated Tank Maintenance project at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS), specifically in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama. This procurement, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), involves the inspection, cleaning, and sterilization of three elevated water tanks, ensuring their structural integrity and compliance with health standards. The contract, valued at approximately $19 million, spans a base year with multiple options extending up to five years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining infrastructure that supports veteran healthcare services. Interested vendors must attend mandatory site visits scheduled for January 28 and January 31, 2025, and submit their proposals by February 5, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Benford Brundage at BENFORD.BRUNDAGE@VA.GOV or 334-727-0550.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the maintenance of elevated water tanks at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS). The contract, valued at $19 million, is designated as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and spans a base year with multiple options extending for five years. Vendors must be Vet Certified and registered on SAM.gov to qualify. The primary tasks include inspecting, cleaning, and sterilizing a total of three elevated water tanks, ensuring structural integrity, and providing comprehensive inspection reports with recommendations. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for potential contractors to assess the conditions before the contract's execution. The document also details terms involving invoicing, contract clauses, and compliance requirements specific to the VA, asserting strict security protocols and mandatory training for contractor employees. Overall, this RFP showcases the VA's adherence to promoting veteran-owned businesses while ensuring proper maintenance of facilities for veteran care.
    The document outlines a modification to the Request for Quotations (RFQ) regarding Elevated Tank Maintenance for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. It signifies an extension of the offer submission deadline to February 5, 2025, and provides updated site visit dates of January 28 and January 31, 2025. The contractor is required to perform maintenance on one 120,000-gallon elevated water tank at the Montgomery campus and on two elevated water tanks at the Tuskegee campus, including structural inspections, cleaning, sterilization, and reporting of findings. The contract periods span from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with specified tasks and responsibilities. Important information regarding site visits highlights that no inquiries will be addressed during these visits, further stating that all questions will be consolidated and answered in a single amendment prior to the bid closing date. This modification is part of a government procurement process aimed at ensuring the facilities meet health and safety standards while maintaining contract compliance.
    The document outlines the schedule for elevated tank maintenance site visits for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, specifically in Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama. Two separate site visits are planned: the first on January 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM CST at 2400 Hospital Road, Tuskegee, and from 1 PM to 3 PM CST at 215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery. The second visit is scheduled for January 24, 2025, at the same times and locations. These site visits are intended for potential contractors to assess the sites and understand the requirements for the maintenance project. This initiative highlights the federal government's ongoing efforts to ensure the infrastructure supporting veteran healthcare services is properly maintained and functional.
    The government file details the Elevated Tank Maintenance project for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, focusing on facilities in Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama. Two updated site visits are scheduled for January 28 and January 31, 2025, both taking place from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 3 pm, outside Building 5 in Tuskegee and Building 14 in Montgomery. The document emphasizes that no further information concerning estimates, bidders, or existing contracts will be provided during the site visits. Instead, all vendor inquiries will be addressed in a single amendment issued at least one day before the bid's closing date. This process underscores the structured nature of government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring that all potential bidders receive identical information and maintaining an orderly bidding environment.
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