Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C25925R0112 from the Department of Veterans Affairs extends the proposal due date from December 3, 2025, to December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. This extension is due to numerous RFI submissions. Proposals must be emailed to contract specialist Jesus A. Villegas at jesus.villegas@va.gov. The solicitation is for full construction services to replace the exterior utility line for Project 623-24-101, with an estimated contract period from March 2, 2026, to September 27, 2028. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for the OKC Replace Exterior Utility Lines Project 623-24-101 at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. This project, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), requires a contractor to replace degraded exterior water and sewer lines. The scope includes creating separate fire protection and domestic water loops, installing new fire hydrants, valves, and flow back preventers, and removing/decommissioning old lines with necessary abatement. The contractor must minimize service interruptions and ensure all new lines are ductile iron. The project's estimated magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, with a NAICS code of 237110. Interested firms must be licensed, bonded, and verified by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) at the time of offer submission.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for a construction project, "Replace Exterior Utility Lines," at the Jack C. Montgomery Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. This project, with a magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contractor will replace exterior water and sewer lines, creating separate fire protection and domestic water loops to prevent Legionella contamination, and must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and site investigations. Key requirements include adherence to ADA, OSHA, and NFPA standards, a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on November 12, 2025, and a deadline for proposals on December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Proposals must be submitted via email, include a bid guarantee, and offerors must be verified by the SBA as SDVOSBs. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price type with a 940-calendar day performance period. Evaluation will prioritize past performance over price, with special responsibility standards including OSHA/EPA compliance and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or less.
The document outlines a project to replace exterior utility lines at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK (Project Number 623-24-101). The project includes detailed plans for demolition and phasing of existing exterior water lines, along with proposed new exterior water lines and a 10-inch fire water profile. The comprehensive set of construction documents, prepared by HCF Corporation and Spectrum Engineers, includes civil notes, overall exterior water plans, specific demolition and proposed water line drawings for various sections of the facility, and detailed cross-sections and installation instructions for utilities. The plans emphasize adherence to construction standards, safety protocols, and proper restoration of disturbed areas, including specific trenching and paving details for improved, unimproved, and paved areas. This project is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Construction and Facilities Management initiatives.
The "Replace Exterior Utility Lines" project at Jack C. Montgomery VAMC, Project #623-24-101, involves replacing exterior utility lines and associated demolition, site work, and infrastructure improvements. The project emphasizes stringent safety, security, and environmental controls due to the operational nature of the VAMC. Key requirements include detailed plans for site preparation, utility interruptions, waste management, and adherence to VA and federal regulations. The contractor is responsible for providing a field office, ensuring robust warranty management, and conducting thorough testing and training for all new systems. This comprehensive effort aims to modernize the VAMC's utility infrastructure while maintaining continuous operations and prioritizing safety and quality assurance.
The Past Performance Questionnaire is a critical government document used to evaluate a contractor's past performance for federal, state, and local RFPs and grants. It collects detailed information on contract specifics, including contractor and client data, project descriptions, and financial details. The questionnaire features a comprehensive rating system across key areas: quality, schedule/timeliness, customer satisfaction, management/personnel/labor, cost/financial management, and safety/security. Each section allows for ratings of exceptional to unsatisfactory, with mandatory narrative explanations for any marginal or unsatisfactory marks. The document also includes sections for overall strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, and general comments, concluding with client certification. This ensures a thorough assessment of a contractor's capabilities and risks, aiding informed decision-making in government procurement.
This document outlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting, focusing on compliance for services and construction contracts under 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2). It mandates that offerors certify their commitment to specific subcontracting limitations based on the contract type. For general construction, contractors cannot pay more than 85% of the government-paid amount to firms not listed as VIP-listed Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), excluding material costs. The clause emphasizes the serious implications of false certifications, including criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. It also details potential actions against SDVOSBs/VOSBs found to be acting in bad faith, such as referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee or prosecution. Offerors must provide this certification, as failure to do so will render their bids ineligible for evaluation and award. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance with these subcontracting limitations throughout the contract's performance.