Z2DA--FY26 - CON Replace Water Softener System - Project 671-18-106 (VA-26-00000201)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice for a project to replace the water softener system at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX. This project, designated as FY26 - CON Replace Water Softener System - Project 671-18-106 (VA-26-00000201), involves the inspection and decommissioning of an underground brine tank, removal of existing solar water storage and med gas equipment, installation of a temporary and new water softener system, structural repairs, new foundations, and new med gas equipment. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS code of 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and a magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be posted on or about February 12, 2026. Stephanie Ingersoll is the point of contact.

This geotechnical evaluation report details the subsurface conditions for a new water softener tank installation at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The project involves replacing an existing underground tank with a new above-ground tank supported by concrete drilled piers. The report identifies highly expansive clay soils over marlstone, necessitating specific foundation designs to mitigate potential heave. Recommendations include using straight-shaft drilled piers bearing in marlstone, maintaining an 8-inch void space beneath grade beams, and abandoning the existing tank with flowable fill. The study also recommends removing the existing concrete floor slab in the water softener/treatment room due to its degraded condition and notes the absence of vertical steel reinforcement or grout-filled cells in the CMU walls.

The commissioning plan for the San Antonio Water Softener Plant (VA257-17-C-0110) details the procedures, responsibilities, and timeline to ensure compliant installation, testing, and operational readiness. The objective is to ensure the water softener plant, including ion exchange tanks, brine tanks, pumps, and controls, is installed according to specifications and operates efficiently. The scope covers verification of equipment installation, testing of plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation systems, calibration of controls, functional testing of alarms and interlocks, performance testing, and operational staff training. Key activities include pre-commissioning checks, system-specific commissioning for plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and chemical handling, as well as performance, safety, and alarm testing. O'Brien Engineering, Inc. is the Commissioning Agent. The plan also specifies materials of construction for various components and outlines the PLC-based control system with HMI and alarms. The timeline for completion is TBD, emphasizing the project's commitment to meeting project requirements and end-user operational needs.

The document is a pre-bid site visit sign-in sheet for a project titled "Replace Water Softener," dated March 26, 2010. It lists attendees from various companies, including Brad Construction, Rock ENT., BATES IECRiL, VA ENGINEERING, and WALe MECHANIL INe. The sheet records names, company affiliations, email addresses, and phone numbers of the individuals present. This document serves as a record of interested parties who attended the mandatory or optional site visit prior to submitting bids for the government contract, indicating the initial phase of a procurement process for infrastructure maintenance or upgrade.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C25726R0040 addresses the replacement of a water softener system for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment provides responses to requests for information, updates the Past Performance Relevancy Key, and includes three attachments: a site visit sign-in sheet, a commissioning plan, and a geotechnical report. Key clarifications include confirmation that the Buy-American Act applies, the project is tax-exempt in Texas, and specific instructions for abatement, trash, and contractor storage. The VA will provide the commissioning agent. Critical work, such as utility shutdowns, must occur at night or during off-peak hours. The project requires an ICRA Class 3 and acknowledges the possibility of lead paint and suspected asbestos in pipe insulation. The water softener system will feature a three-tank configuration with one brine tank, where two water softener tanks are redundant. The Past Performance Relevancy Rating Key has been updated to clarify criteria for contractors, focusing on project scope, magnitude, and complexity, with a benchmark of $2M or greater for 'Very Relevant' projects with the VA in a healthcare campus setting.

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The document provides floor plans for a multi-story building, detailing ground to seventh floors. Each floor plan includes a legend clarifying the abatement status of various areas: "CONFIRMED NO ACM" (Asbestos-Containing Material), "AREAS ARE PRESUMED TO NOT HAVE BEEN ABATED," and "AREAS HAVE BEEN ABATED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING, INCLUDING CEILING TILE REPLACEMENT, NOT INTERSTITIAL." The plans identify specific rooms and sections, such as offices, patient rooms, conference rooms, labs, and utility areas, along with infrastructure elements like elevators and stairs. The document likely serves as a reference for facility management, renovation projects, or environmental compliance related to asbestos abatement within a large institutional or healthcare building.

This document outlines critical project requirements for a government RFP, focusing on essential safety and infrastructure upgrades. Key tasks include developing a flood prevention plan for tunnel work during the rainy season, providing temporary bracing for structural repairs, and creating an HVAC isolation plan for the water softener room. These measures are crucial for ensuring worker safety, maintaining structural integrity, and facilitating specialized work in sensitive areas, aligning with standard government contracting practices for comprehensive project planning and risk mitigation.

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This document, Solicitation No. 36C257XXXXX Attachment – Cost/Price Break, is a detailed cost and price breakdown worksheet likely intended for federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs related to construction or renovation projects. It systematically categorizes project costs across various construction divisions, from "Division 01 - General Requirements" to "Division 48- Electrical Power Generation," and includes an "Other (If applicable)" section. Each division details anticipated expenses for "MATERIAL," "LABOR," "EQUIPMENT," and "OTHER," culminating in a "TOTAL" for that division. The worksheet also incorporates overall project costs such as "Overhead," "Profit," and "Bonds and Insurance" to arrive at a "Total Proposal." The document is designed to ensure a comprehensive and transparent accounting of all project-related expenditures, facilitating thorough evaluation of proposals.

This document outlines the sprinkler piping and ceiling plans for Phase 5, Zones F-1 and F-2, of the VA Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, Project No. 671-013, Spec. No. 8147. The plans, prepared by Wilson Fire Protection, Inc., detail the layout of dry-system sprinklers for remote areas, specifying densities of .9 G.P.M./59.CT. for 1950 sq. ft. and .9 G.A.M. for 1500 sq. ft. Key elements include the placement of fan rooms, various pipe dimensions, and the types of hangers and sprinklers to be used. The document provides detailed specifications for installation and testing according to N.F.P.A. No. 13 and federal specifications, including U.L. listed materials. Revisions indicate updates such as added heads and changes to the north wall. Approvals are from the Veterans Administration, with G & H Mechanical as the contractor. The design is proprietary to Wilson Fire Protection, Inc.

This document outlines the construction document specifications for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. It details various construction divisions, including special sections, general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, masonry, metals, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, earthwork, and exterior improvements. The document also includes a list of drawings and attachments such as a geotechnical report, limited asbestos survey, and a draft systems commissioning plan. Key general requirements cover safety, security, site operations, alterations, disposal, protection of existing elements, restoration, and detailed instructions for project schedules, photographic documentation, and historic preservation. The project involves replacing existing water softeners, the water softener room's walls and floors, and the exterior brine tank, alongside associated mechanical and electrical work.

The document outlines specific infrastructure requirements for Building 2, likely part of a federal or state RFP for renovation or upgrade work. Key tasks include developing a flood prevention plan for tunnel work during the rainy season, providing temporary bracing for structural repairs, and creating an HVAC isolation plan for the water softener room. Additionally, the project requires the demolition of an abandoned solar water storage system, specifically from the equipment pad to the tunnel roof, with the equipment pad measuring approximately 19' x 10' x 14''. This system will be replaced with new equipment. The overall scope emphasizes safety, structural integrity, and environmental control within critical areas of the building.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 17 has issued Solicitation Number 36C25726R0040, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Replace Water Softener System" project (671-18-106) at the Audie Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside project, with a construction magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000, requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to replace the existing water softener system, including the inspection and decommissioning of the underground brine tank and pump system, removal of the existing solar water storage system and med gas equipment, installation of a temporary water softener system, and construction of a new water softener system with structural repairs. Key dates include a site visit on March 10, 2026, RFIs due by March 16, 2026, and proposals due by April 2, 2026. Performance and payment bonds are required, and the estimated construction period is 548 calendar days. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability (EMR <= 1.00), past performance (significantly more important than price), and price.