J045--Plumbing/Sewer Pipe Upgrade/Replacement

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for pipe replacement services at the Grand Island VA Medical Center. The project involves removing old cast iron sewer and wastewater piping and installing new piping. Any necessary electrical work will be performed in-house.

• Replacement of 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch sewer lines in the north, center, and south crawl spaces of Building 1.

• Use of Schedule 40 PVC and Cast Iron materials, both manufactured in the USA.

• Upgrade of existing "TACO" pumps for improved hot water circulation.

• Removal of all old piping from the crawl space.

• Identification of all new piping.

• Removal of all "dead legs".

• Installation of P traps with trap primers (existing functional primers may be reused).

• Piping must be installed with factory markings visible.

• Sealing of penetrations through floors, walls, etc.

• Piping installation must adhere to state and federal plumbing codes and proper sloping.

• Work area may contain possible asbestos.

• Contractor must provide proper PPE for employees.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on "firm fixed pricing" in offer submittal instructions.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted electronically to john.milroy@va.gov with "Solicitation - 36C26326Q0374" in the subject line. Quotes must be in a specified electronic format (11-point Arial, Calibri, Courier, or Times New Roman font, not exceeding 20 pages) and include a signed SF 1449, company information, SAM status, and pricing.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price is the sole evaluation factor. Offerors must be responsible and meet special standards of responsibility, including specialized experience (certified plumber with journeyman level experience or higher).

• Site Visit: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM Central Time.

• Technical Questions Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026, 04:00 PM Central Time.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA database and have an active SAM registration.

• Reference Section B for the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Section E for evaluation criteria.

• A completed copy of VAAR 852.219-75 (Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting) is required.

• Failure to submit required information may result in rejection of the offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for pipe replacement services at the Grand Island VA Medical Center. The project involves removing and installing new cast iron sewer and wastewater piping in the north, center, and south crawl spaces of Building 1.

• Removal of existing 3in, 4in, and 6in cast iron sewer and wastewater piping.

• Installation of new piping using SCD 40 PVC and Cast Iron where mandated.

• All piping and fittings must be manufactured in the USA.

• Upgrade of "TACO" pumps for improved hot water circulation.

• All new piping must be identified, and "dead legs" removed.

• Installation of P traps with trap primers.

• Piping must be installed with factory markings visible and sealed penetrations.

• Work must comply with current state and federal plumbing codes and slope requirements.

• Work area may contain asbestos.

• Contractor must provide proper PPE for employees.

• Contract Type: Not specified, but implies a fixed-price contract for services.

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Offers are due by 12:00 PM CST on June 15, 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically or via mail to the designated office.

• Evaluation will be based solely on the lowest price that is reasonable and within available funding.

• Specialized experience in steel siding and gutters installation is required.

• Past performance references (up to five) from the last three years are required.

• Site visit is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM CT.

• Technical questions are due by 4:00 PM CT on June 8, 2026.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the SBA database and have active SAM registration.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $45 Million.

• The solicitation references FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4, which are incorporated by reference or attached.

• VAAR 852.219-73 (SDVOSB Notice) and VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) are included.

• Possible asbestos in the work area requires specific handling procedures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing services on federal contracts within specific geographic areas. Bidders must use this information to ensure their proposed labor costs comply with federal regulations.

• Geographic Area: Nebraska Counties of Hall, Howard, and Merrick.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Cleaner, Electrician, IT roles) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and provisions related to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Special Notes: Includes details on vacation and holiday entitlements, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for establishing wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for accurately estimating labor costs in proposals. Bidders must ensure that the wages and benefits offered to service employees on the contract meet or exceed the rates and benefits specified herein. Failure to comply can lead to contract non-compliance and penalties. The document also provides guidance on how to handle unlisted occupations through a conformance process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, seeking quotes for plumbing/sewer pipe upgrade/replacement services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Siding and gutter replacement service for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Island VA Medical Center, 2201 N Broadwell Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803.

• Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: August 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026.

• Quotes are due by Monday, June 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.

• Quotes must be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format.

• Technical questions must be submitted in writing by Monday, June 8, 2026, at 04:00 PM Central Time to John Milroy (john.milroy@va.gov).

• FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 apply and are detailed in the attached document.

• FAR clause 52.212-4 applies and is included in the attached document.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB via SBA Small Business Search and have active SAM.gov registration.

• NAICS Code: 238220 with a size standard of $19 million.

• Only responsible contractors will be accepted.

• The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0786.

• The contracting office ZIP code is 57105.

• Place of Performance: VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha NE 68105.

• Attached documents include: Solicitation 36C26326Q0786, Wage Determination 2015-5771, and Task Breakdown Worksheet.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Task Breakdown Worksheet" associated with Solicitation 36C26326Q0786 for the Grand Island VA Medical Center Pipe Replacement Procurement. It is intended to help bidders detail how they will break down the project tasks between the prime vendor and any subcontractors.

• Prime Vendor: Field to enter the name of the prime vendor.
• Subcontractor: Field to enter the name of the subcontractor.
• Task Breakdown Worksheet: A table listing specific tasks related to pipe replacement:
  • Penetrations of floors and walls
  • Removal of Pipes
  • Removal of "dead legs"
  • Installation of new pipes
  • Installation of Traps
  • Repair of floor and walls
  • Identifying pipe and traps that are removed
  • Inspection and certification of work
  • Project Management
  • Invoicing
• Prime Completed / Subcontractor Completed: Columns to indicate which party is responsible for each task.
• Instruction: A note requesting bidders to identify the percentage of work being completed by each.

Bidders should use this worksheet to outline their proposed task allocation for the pipe replacement project. This document is crucial for detailing project management, resource allocation, and subcontractor involvement, which will likely be a factor in proposal evaluation.