H944--Steam Line Investigation - Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) extends the offer receipt date and adds a site visit to the solicitation.

• The hour and date for receipt of offers is extended to 04/09/2026 at 10:00 PDT.

• A site visit is scheduled for 04/01/2026 at 8:00 AM PDT at the VA Palo Alto Medical Center, 3801 Miranda Avenue, BLDG 100, in the Lobby.

• The onsite point of contact for the site visit is Linjaman Davis (linjaman.davis@va.gov).

• Attendees must email Linjaman Davis and copy Gary Christensen (gary.christensen@va.gov) by 03/31/2026 at 10:00 AM PDT to confirm attendance for the site visit.

• No questions will be answered during the site visit.

• Section 11 (Solicitation Receipt Date) has been updated.

• A new site visit provision (E.7 52.237-1) has been added.

• The deadline for proposal or quote submission has been extended to 04/09/2026.

• Bidders are urged to attend the site visit to satisfy themselves regarding conditions that may affect contract performance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act in California County of Santa Clara.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts in the specified geographic area. It outlines the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements that must be met for various job classifications. Bidders must consult this document to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when preparing their proposals. It details specific wage rates for a wide range of occupations, including administrative, clerical, health, technical, and maintenance roles, as well as provisions for paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and hazardous pay differentials.

Other / Unclassified

This document, Section 01 35 26, outlines the Safety Requirements for a project. It details applicable publications, definitions, submittal requirements, training protocols, safety meetings, personal protective equipment (PPE), pre-construction risk assessments, and specific requirements for electrical work and control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the safety standards and protocols that must be adhered to during project execution. Key areas of interest for bidders include:

• Applicable Publications: Lists standards from organizations like ASSP, ASTM, FGI, NFPA, TJC, NRC, OSHA, and US Army Corps of Engineers, which define the regulatory and best practice framework.
• Definitions: Clarifies terms such as "Competent Person" (CP) and "Site Safety and Health Officer" (SSHO), essential for understanding roles and responsibilities.
• Submittal Requirements: Outlines necessary pre-construction submittals like the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and various certifications, which bidders must prepare.
• Training: Specifies mandatory training, including site-specific orientation, OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour outreach training, and specialized training for specific tasks (e.g., fall protection, electrical safety).
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Details mandatory minimum PPE requirements (hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection) and references specific standards.
• Electrical Work: Cites compliance with NEC, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, and OSHA regulations, and requires licensed electricians.
• Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout): References compliance with 29 CFR 1910.147 and other relevant standards for equipment servicing.

Understanding these safety requirements is vital for accurate proposal development, cost estimation, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract period.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a steam line investigation to identify the cause of a steam leak near building 102 at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), located at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The objective is to investigate the leak and report findings.

• Provide personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for the investigation.

• Perform the investigation within 14 calendar days from the start of on-site work.

• Coordinate work with the appointed COR to minimize impact on residents and noise.

• Provide daily cleanup and securing of the work site.

• Provide quality control of all work conducted.

• Obtain required ID badges for all employees.

• Follow applicable codes and standards, including HCSM, OSHA, Lock-out-Tag-out, Station Rules, and NFPA.

• Specific tasks include project management support, LOTO of the steam system, a 3-man entry team for confined space entry, investigation of the steam leak cause, removal of LOTO, and video documentation of tunnels and vaults.

• Work is to be completed within an 8-hour day during normal business hours.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• Offer Due Date: April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• All questions must be submitted via email to gary.christensen@va.gov no later than March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to gary.christensen@va.gov.

• Quotes must be in PDF format, with separate volumes for Technical, Experience, and Price.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, SDVOSB/VOSB Evaluation Preference, Past Performance, and Price.

• The Government anticipates award of a contract with a base period of one year and four option years.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Specific evaluation factors for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) are included.

• Offerors must follow submission instructions in FAR Provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.

• Failure to follow instructions may result in an unfavorable evaluation or exclusion from consideration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) regarding Steam Line Investigation services for the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS). The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) is issuing this notice.

The specific requirements and deliverables will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation document. Bidders should anticipate the need to provide services related to steam line investigation.

• Place of Performance: 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA.

• Product Service Code: H944

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)

• Solicitation Release: Expected on or about March 20, 2026, on SAM.GOV.

• Response Date/Time: April 3, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time, Los Angeles, USA (tentative; confirm in solicitation).

• Questions: Submit questions via email to the Point of Contact. Deadlines for questions will be specified in the solicitation.

No specific set-aside information is provided in this notice. Details will be in the solicitation.

• The full solicitation, containing all necessary specifications and information for quoting, will be posted to SAM.GOV.
• Point of Contact: Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist, gary.christensen@va.gov.