J045--STX - Replace Domestic Hot Water Skid

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Service Contract Act Wage Determination (WD 2015-5253, Revision 29) for the State of Texas, specifically for the counties of Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for service employees working under a contract in the specified geographic area. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act. It details specific rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support to technical and transportation roles, and includes information on holiday and vacation pay, as well as hazardous pay differentials. The document also outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of three (3) domestic hot water skids, including booster and return pumps, at the Audie L Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The project involves removing existing systems and installing new, fully functioning package skids, with integration into the existing Building Automation System (BAS).

• Removal of three existing domestic hot water skids and related controls.

• Installation of three new domestic hot water package skids (brand-name or equal).

• Replacement of two domestic hot water booster pumps and two return pumps.

• Reinsulation of all pipes.

• Integration of the new system with the existing DDC BacNet system (Andover Controls).

• Provision of a one-year warranty period with a manufacturer's maintenance plan.

• Contractor must provide start-up and initial testing.

• Work shall be performed one skid at a time, with commissioning before the next installation.

• Work period may include nights and/or weekends.

• Contractor shall provide 40 hours of training to VA staff on operation and maintenance.

• The Period of Performance is within 180 calendar days after award.

• The estimated value is approximately $19 Million (This may be an estimate for the overall contract, not necessarily this specific CLIN).

• Site Visit: June 3, 2026, 9 AM CST.

• Technical Questions Deadline: June 8, 2026, 10 AM CDT via email to abduel.sanford@va.gov.

• Offer Submittal Deadline: June 16, 2026, 10 AM CDT via email to abduel.sanford@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on a competitive best value selection, considering Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

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

• Offerors must be certified as an SDVOSB and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Compliance with VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) is required.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with an addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.

• Contractor personnel require background checks and TB skin tests.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of a Domestic Hot Water Skid at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The project is designated as STX.

• Replacement of the Domestic Hot Water Skid.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are provided in the attached RFQ document.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• Point of Contact: Abduel Sanford, Contract Specialist, abduel.sanford@va.gov, (254) 922-1975.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Solicitation Number: 36C25726Q0544

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

• Product Service Code: J045 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Mechanical)

• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, Temple, TX.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, 78229-4404.

• Attachments Referenced: RFQ - 36C25726Q0544, Service Contract Act WD 2015-5253 Rev 29.