Z2NB--542-26-105 | Correct FCA Deficiencies Chiller Plant | NCO 4 Construction East (VA-26-00010360)
ID: 36C24426B0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS (Z2NB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0c3cdba8aee944fd83267824e4126f60/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the "Correct FCA Deficiencies Chiller Plant" project at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, specifically aimed at addressing deficiencies in the chiller plant. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to install a water softening system, rooftop exhaust fans, motorized dampers, and other essential components, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This construction effort is critical for maintaining efficient cooling operations within the facility, ensuring compliance with various safety and building codes. Interested bidders, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns, must submit their offers by January 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and can contact Contract Specialist Kevin A Rodgers at kevin.rodgers2@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kevin A RodgersContract Specialist
    kevin.rodgers2@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24426B0001_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for construction, alteration, or repair work at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, specifically for the "Correct FCA Deficiencies Chiller Plant" project. This project is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns, with an estimated magnitude between $250,000 and $500,000. The work involves providing all labor, supplies, transportation, supervision, and equipment to correct deficiencies in the chiller plant as per the Statement of Work, drawings, and specifications. Key tasks include installing a water softening system, rooftop exhaust fans, motorized dampers, new fan shafts and bearings for cooling towers, framed louvers, water meters, and replacing non-operable shutoff valves in the chilled water system. The performance period is 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bidders must meet specific requirements, including OSHA certifications for personnel, compliance with Buy American Act, providing bid guarantees and performance/payment bonds, and adhering to VA safety regulations. A site visit is scheduled for January 8, 2026, and offers are due by January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EST. Contractors must ensure all work meets applicable VA, building, fire protection, life safety, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing codes.
    36C24426B0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 has issued a presolicitation notice for project 542-26-105,
    P11 Attachment 5 Construction Safety Standards.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, has issued comprehensive Construction Safety Standards. These guidelines ensure compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910 and 1926), NFPA codes (99, 101), and VA Safety Policies. The Medical Center's Safety Officer enforces these regulations, conducting inspections and authorized to halt work for flagrant violations that risk life, limb, eyesight, or critical infrastructure. Contractors must ensure employees are “TB FREE” before work commences. The standards cover a wide range of safety protocols, including abrasive grinding, accident reporting, air tool usage, boiler certification, compressed gas cylinder handling, concrete work, conveyor safety, crane and derrick operations, disposal chutes, drinking water, electrical safety, excavation and trenching, explosives, eye and face protection, fire prevention, flagmen, flammable liquid storage, fall protection, hazardous gas exposure, general site safety, hand tools, head and hearing protection, temporary heating, hoists, housekeeping, illumination, jointers, ladders, lasers, liquefied petroleum gas, medical services, motor vehicle safety, personal protective equipment, powder-actuated tools, power transmission, radiation, railings, respiratory protection, rollover protective structures, safety nets, various saws, scaffolding, stairs, steel erection, storage, toeboards, toilets, washing facilities, welding, wire ropes, woodworking machinery, smoking policy, fire discovery procedures, cardiac arrest protocols, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout procedures. The document also includes attachments for a cutting and welding permit and necessary precautions.
    P11 B17 Roof Drawing.pdf
    This document outlines the structural design for the Air Conditioning and Ward Renovation project at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. It details roof framing plans, sections, and general notes concerning foundations, structural steel, and reinforced concrete. Key specifications include a 1/2" metal deck, various steel beam types (W18x35, W14x22, W24x55), sag rods, and masonry anchors. The foundation is designed for a soil pressure of 2000 lbs/sq.ft., with a minimum 3'-0" cover. Structural steel must conform to the latest AISC code and ASTM A-36, with steel roof deck welding per manufacturer standards. Concrete must have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 PSI and conform to ACI 318-71, using ASTM A-615 Grade 60 reinforcing steel. Live loads are specified for roofs (30 LBS/SQ.FT.), stairs (100 LBS/SQ.FT.), and the chiller building floor slab (100 LBS/SQ.FT.). The document also includes a column schedule, base plate details, and an elevation of all steel beams referenced from the top of the ground floor slab.
    P11 Chiller Plant Valve Drawings.pdf
    The
    P11 Combined Specifications Updated.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VHA Master Specifications outline general requirements for construction projects, emphasizing safety, security, and quality control. Key sections cover project schedules, submittals, and construction waste management. The document details stringent security procedures, including badging, photography restrictions, and sensitive information handling. It also addresses site operations, utility management, alterations, and waste disposal. A significant portion focuses on a comprehensive warranty management plan, detailing contractor responsibilities, response times for defects across various priority codes (e.g., life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and tagging requirements for warranted items. Project scheduling mandates a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan, with detailed submittal processes for activity schedules, progress reports, and payment applications. The contractor is responsible for maintaining the project schedule, addressing delays, and ensuring all submittals comply with VA requirements to avoid project disruptions or additional costs.
    P11 Tower Valves.pdf
    The document outlines the installation of new cooling towers, associated piping, and electrical components, detailing modifications to existing support structures and electrical systems. The project involves installing three new induced draft cooling towers (CT-1, CT-2, CT-3), each with three cells, 1200 GPM/cell, and 20 HP fans. Key tasks include connecting to existing piping, reusing and reinforcing support steel, and installing new motor control circuits with NEMA Size 2 starters. The plan also specifies protecting the roof during installation, insulating make-up lines, and installing new walking pads. Comprehensive diagrams detail the roof plan, support steel, ladder and platform configurations, and piping layouts. The cooling tower schedule provides specifications for each unit, including fan HP, water temperatures, and electrical characteristics. This project ensures efficient cooling system upgrades with detailed plans for structural, mechanical, and electrical integration.
    P11 VHA Dir 7715 Safety and Health During Construction.pdf
    VHA Directive 7715(1) outlines the Veterans Health Administration's policy and responsibilities for ensuring safety and health during construction activities on VHA-owned or leased properties. The directive, effective September 5, 2023, details major changes including updated training requirements, delineated responsibilities for Contracting Officers and Construction Safety Officers (CSOs), and the establishment of a Construction Safety Management Tool for tracking contractor deficiencies. It mandates the use of VHA-Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) and VHA-Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) forms for hazard assessment and reduces VHA's daily inspection requirements, shifting primary responsibility to contractors. The directive also revises the structure and membership of the VA medical facility Construction Safety Committee (CSC). This policy aims to minimize risks to patients, staff, and the public, ensure compliance with OSH requirements, and prevent disruption of patient care during construction projects.
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