Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a 100 % Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace Boilers 4 and 5 in the power plant (Building 112) of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The work is a firm‑fixed‑price construction contract that includes demolition of the existing boilers, installation of a new fire‑tube boiler, associated piping, controls, electrical work, commissioning, training, and close‑out documentation. The contract is set‑aside for SDVOSBs, has an estimated value of $2‑5 million, and requires a 20 % bid bond (max $3 M) plus performance and payment bonds. The contractor must meet extensive safety, infection‑control, Buy‑American, and subcontracting‑limit requirements and must provide a detailed CPM schedule, monthly progress payments, and a 455‑day performance window.
• Scope: full demolition, new boiler installation, mechanical/electrical/controls, commissioning, O&M manuals, and 30‑day performance monitoring.
• Schedule: NTP‑to‑completion ≤ 455 calendar days (pre‑construction ≤ 90 days, construction ≤ 275 days).
• Requirements: SDVOSB certification, SAM registration, 20 % bid bond, performance/pay bonds, VAAR 852.219‑75 subcontracting compliance, safety & infection‑control plans, and a 6‑ft security fence.
• Funding: $2 M‑$5 M base‑bid range; if funding insufficient, award may be limited to alternate bid (demolition of Boiler 5 only).
Attached files
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