Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace aging domestic‑water, chilled‑water, and steam piping throughout Buildings 1 and 23 at the Durham VA Medical Center. The work includes full demolition of existing systems, installation of new pipework, valves, insulation, and associated mechanical/electrical components, all performed while the facility remains fully operational 24/7. The contractor must manage phased construction to limit service interruptions, comply with strict infection‑control protocols, adhere to prevailing‑wage and Buy‑American requirements, and provide all required documentation (commissioning plans, as‑built drawings, safety and environmental plans, etc.) within a 603‑day performance period.
• Replace all domestic‑water, chilled‑water, and steam piping in Buildings 1 & 23, including demolition, new supports, insulation, and testing.
• Phase work to avoid 7 AM‑9 PM shutdowns in sensitive patient‑care areas and meet temperature‑dependent limits for chilled‑water and steam work.
• Provide full supervision, materials, labor, equipment, testing, and post‑construction documentation while complying with VA infection‑control, safety, prevailing‑wage, and SDVOSB subcontracting rules.