Repair Steam line and Condensate System building 53

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for building construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades, including Asbestos Workers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, Electricians, Elevator Mechanics, Engineers, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Plasterers, Plumbers/Pipefitters, Roofers, Sprinkler Fitters, and Sheet Metal Workers.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in the specified area of Somerset County, New Jersey. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects, as required by the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, VAAR 852.219-75, outlines the "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations specific to the type of contract (Services, General Construction, or Special Trade Construction).

• Services Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• General Construction Contracts: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Offerors must certify they will not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Certification: A formal certification section must be completed, signed, and returned with the offer. This includes the printed name and title of the signee, signature, date, and company name and address.
• Penalties: False certifications are subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001.
• Compliance Verification: The offeror agrees to cooperate and provide documents to VA to determine compliance with subcontracting limitations.

This is a mandatory certification for all offerors. Failure to complete and submit this form with the bid, quotation, or proposal will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for evaluation and award. Bidders must carefully review the subcontracting limitations applicable to the specific contract type and ensure their proposed approach complies.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This SOW outlines the requirements for repairing the steam line and condensate system in Building 53 at the VA New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons. The goal is to replace aging and failing components to restore reliable system operation and prevent service disruptions.

• Furnish all labor, materials, supervision, project management, and equipment for the complete scope of work.

• Demolish and remove the existing steam condensate tank, pumps, and controls.

• Install a new steam condensate tank, pumps, pump controls, control panel, 8-inch steam PRV, 8-inch steam strainer, and 8-inch Schedule 40 black steel piping.

• Provide and install all required valves, isolators, fittings, pipe insulation and jacketing, electrical materials and wiring, and rigging and handling materials.

• Coordinate required steam shutdowns with VA personnel.

• Perform all startup, testing, safety, quality control, and closeout activities.

• Place of Performance: Building 53, VA New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons.

• Period of Performance: Contractor to start immediately after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with an estimated completion time of 30 calendar days.

• Steam Leak Repair: Includes replacement of a strainer, 8-inch steam PRV, and associated piping, gaskets, bolts, and insulation.

• Condensate Leak Repair: Includes replacement of the condensate tank, condensate pumps, boiler drain valves, isolation valves, check valves, vent line, and associated piping, gaskets, bolts, and insulation.

• Performance Monitoring: Work performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and daily progress reports are required.

• Security Requirements: Employees must have appropriate security badges, may be subject to inspection, and photography of VA premises is restricted without written permission. VA reserves the right to close the site in case of a national emergency.

• Risk Control: Contractor must implement safety and infection control measures, protect existing equipment and property, and coordinate work to minimize disruption to Medical Center operations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" (FAR 52.225-2, OCT 2022). It requires offerors to certify the origin of end products and domestic content for items proposed.

• Certification of End Products: Offerors must certify that each end product is a domestic end product, unless listed otherwise.
• Foreign End Products: A table is provided to list any foreign end products, including their country of origin and whether they exceed 55% domestic content.
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: A section to list domestic end products that contain a critical component.
• Definitions: Key terms such as "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined within the solicitation's "Buy American-Supplies" clause.
• Signatory Information: Requires printed name, title, signature, date, and company name/address of the signee.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate as part of their offer. Failure to properly complete this form may impact the evaluation of their proposal under the Buy American Act provisions. The information provided here will be used by the Government to evaluate offers in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Steam Line Repair" project at the Lyons VA Medical Center in New Jersey. The government requires the contractor to furnish all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision for this project.

• The primary deliverable is the completion of the Steam Line Repair project.

• Work must comply with VA specifications and regulations, and all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes.

• The contractor must utilize the VISN 2 Autodesk Build Construction management platform (Autodesk Construction Cloud - ACC) for all contract submissions and official project correspondence.

• Required ACC training must be completed by staff within 12 calendar days of access being granted.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 30 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the "Magnitude of Construction" is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 5, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST via email to Nicholas.Muro@va.gov. A cost breakdown is required.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical/Quality, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offers will be evaluated using a comparative analysis process.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Site Visit: April 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
  • Questions Due: April 21, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.
  • Proposal Submission: May 5, 2026, by 11:00 AM EST.

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

• Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier and verified/visible/certified as SDVOSB in DSBS at the time of procurement.

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Business Size Standard: $45 Million.

• A site visit is mandatory for interested contractors.

• All questions must be submitted in writing to Nicholas.Muro@va.gov and Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required (10 calendar days after award).