J044--Boiler Retubing Repair

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5021, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the State of Illinois, specifically for the Counties of Vermilion.

• Applicability: This wage determination is relevant for contractors performing work under the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupational codes and titles, along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. This includes a wide range of categories such as Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Food Preparation, Health Occupations, Information Technology, and many more.
• Fringe Benefits: "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing" is noted, indicating that specific fringe benefits are associated with each listed occupation.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Specific hourly rates for Health & Welfare benefits are provided ($5.55 per hour or $5.09 per hour under EO 13706).
• Vacation and Holidays: Details are provided on paid vacation accrual (after 1, 8, and 15 years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Information is included regarding hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) applicable to work involving ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for contractors to furnish uniforms or reimburse employees for their cost are outlined.
• Conformance Process: Guidance is provided on the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Understanding the required minimum wages, fringe benefits, and other mandated benefits (like paid sick leave and holidays) is essential for developing a compliant and competitive bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Boiler Retubing Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. The contract will involve providing all necessary personnel, labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to completely re-tube nine boilers.

• Re-tubing of 2 Cleaver Brooks 4WG-200-150-15ST boilers.

• Re-tubing of 1 Cleaver Brooks 4WG-200-125-15ST boiler.

• Re-tubing of 6 Cleaver Brooks 4WG-200-100-15ST boilers.

• All repairs and materials must meet or exceed original specifications.

• Development and submission of a work plan, safety plan, and schedule.

• Boiler boil-out (chemical cleaning) and pressure testing.

• Recommissioning of boilers, including tuning and testing on natural gas and fuel oil.

• Testing of all affected level controls and boiler safeties per VHA Safety Device Testing Manual.

• Warranty of all welds and rolls for a minimum of five (5) years.

• Proper disposal of all removed materials and waste.

• Compliance with VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking for HCP).

• Compliance with facility requirements, including drug-free and weapon-free policies.

• Contractor personnel must undergo a Special Agreement Check (SAC) for background investigation.

• Adherence to all VA rules and regulations, including records management policies.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Work to begin no later than 30 days from award, and all work to be completed no later than 90 days from award.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million.

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

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience, and Price.

• Quotations will be evaluated using a comparative evaluation process.

• Site Visit: Mandatory on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time. Meet at Bldg. 102 police service for badge, then Bldg. 64/72 RM 1B-72.

• RFQ Questions Deadline: Wednesday, May 13th, at noon local time, submitted via email to derrick.paquette@va.gov.

• Quotes Due: See Block 8 of SF 1449 or most recent Amendment.

• Submission Method: Email to derrick.paquette@va.gov. Responses exceeding 7MB must be split into multiple emails.

• Required Submittals: Completed SF 1449, Price Schedule, welder qualifications, welding details, proof of qualified technicians, experience narrative (3+ years), familiarity with specified codes/manuals, and proof of current liability insurance.

• Acquisition is Unrestricted (See Block 10 of SF 1449).

• Service Contract Labor Standards Apply.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Wage Determination: 2015-5021 revision 28 dated 03/30/2026.

• Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through Tungsten Network.

• Contractor must comply with VA facility requirements, including security and privacy controls.