Correct FCA D & F Deficiencies Boiler Plant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Comprehensive Asbestos Building Survey report for Building 14 (Boiler House) at the Department of Veteran Affairs, New Jersey Health Care System. It details the findings of an asbestos inspection conducted by Briggs Associates.

• Building Description: Building 14 is a two-story brick boiler house, approximately 3,500 sq ft, with a lower level, main ground floor, and upper mezzanine.
• Previous Abatement: An extensive asbestos abatement project was conducted in the early 1990s.
• Sampling and Analysis: The survey involved collecting samples from eight homogeneous materials, with 22 samples analyzed using PLM and TEM methods. The criterion for ACM was >1% asbestos by weight.
• Identified ACM: Magnesium pipe insulation (HSA# 14-08) was identified in the lower level vault as containing asbestos.
• Condition: All identified asbestos-containing materials are reported as non-damaged and in good condition.
• Recommended Actions: Implementation of an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) plan is recommended, including employee training, worker protection, fiber release episode management, periodic surveillance, and record keeping.
• Appendices: The report references several appendices containing detailed information such as bulk sample locations and analytical results (Appendix A-14), photographic records (Appendix B-14), ACM inventory (Appendix C-14), floor plans (Appendix D-14), and laboratory analytical results (Appendices E-14 & F-14).

This report provides critical information about the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials within Building 14. Bidders involved in renovation, demolition, or maintenance activities at this facility would need to be aware of these findings to ensure compliance with safety regulations and to accurately scope their work. The O&M recommendations also highlight ongoing management requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to solicitation 36C24226R0032 (Project No. 561A4-18-113) addresses deficiencies related to Correct FCA at the Lyons New Jersey VA Medical Center. It provides answers to recently submitted RFIs and extends the proposal due date.

• Proposal Due Date: Extended to April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• RFI Responses: Answers to vendor questions are provided.

• Fuel Pump and Blow Down Tank Sizing: Clarifications on capacities and design for 3 boilers operating at 100% load, not all 5 boilers.

• Asbestos Abatement: An asbestos survey report from 2013 is attached for reference, though it does not provide exact quantity estimates. Contractors are responsible for verifying field conditions and determining quantities.

• The proposal deadline has been extended. Bidders should review the RFI responses and updated information regarding fuel pumps, blowdown tanks, and asbestos to ensure accurate proposal preparation.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C24226R0032, Project No. 561A4-18-113, concerns the "Correct FCA Deficiencies at the Lyons New Jersey VA Medical Center." The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide the site visit sign-in sheet, which can be found on page 2 of the document.

• The amendment provides the site visit sign-in sheet.

• Proposals remain due on March 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• All other terms and conditions of the original submission remain unchanged.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Table of Contents for "LYONS CORRECT PCA D & F DEFICIENCIES" and lists various divisions and sections related to construction specifications. It details the organization of the specifications, including:

• Division 00: Special Sections
  • List of Drawing Sheets
• Division 01: General Requirements
  • General Requirements
  • Construction Documentation
  • Project Schedules Small Projects - Design/Bid/Build
  • Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
  • Safety Requirements
  • Reference Standards
  • Construction Waste Management
• Division 02: Existing Conditions
  • Demolition
  • Glovebag Asbestos Abatement
  • Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal
• Division 03: Concrete
  • (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete
• Division 04: Masonry - NOT USED
• Division 05: Metals
  • Structural Steel Framing
  • Metal Fabrications
• Division 06: Wood, Plastics and Composites
  • Rough Carpentry
• Division 07: Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • Flashing and Sheet Metal
  • Firestopping
  • Joint Sealants
• Division 08: Openings - NOT USED
• Division 09: Finishes
  • Painting
• Divisions 10-14: Specialties, Equipment, Furnishings, Special Construction, Conveying Equipment - NOT USED
• Division 21: Fire Suppression - NOT USED
• Division 22: Plumbing
  • Common Work Results for Plumbing
  • Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping
  • General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping
  • Facility Water Distribution
  • Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping
  • Sanitary Waste Interceptors
  • Facility Storm Drainage
  • Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities
• Division 23: HVAC
  • Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation
  • General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment
  • Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant
  • HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation
  • Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant
  • Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant
  • Boiler Plant Piping Systems
  • Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment
• Division 25: Integrated Automation - NOT USED
• Division 26: Electrical
  • Requirements for Electrical Installations
  • Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables
  • Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems
  • Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
  • Underground Electrical Construction
  • Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers
  • Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches
  • Static Uninterruptible Power Supply
  • Interior Lighting
• Division 27: Communications - NOT USED
• Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security - NOT USED
• Division 31: Earthwork
  • Earthwork
• Divisions 32-34: Exterior Improvements, Utilities, Transportation - NOT USED
• Division 48: Electrical Power Generation - NOT USED

This document is a table of contents that outlines the structure and scope of the construction specifications for the "Lyons Correct PCA D & F Deficiencies" project. It helps bidders understand the organization of the technical documents and identify the relevant sections for their scope of work.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for professional construction services to correct FCA Rated deficiencies in the boiler plant at the VA NJ Health Care System, Lyons Campus. The project involves furnishing all materials, supplies, equipment, personnel, and supervision.

The work includes various specification divisions (general conditions, existing conditions, concrete, metals, wood, thermal protection, finishes, seismic restraint, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, earthwork). Specific tasks include:

• Electrical: Relocating/replacing exit and emergency egress fixtures with LED, replacing a 500kva transformer, adding a UPS to the main gas valve, and installing seismic bracing.

• Plumbing: Replacing waste piping below the basement slab, installing new water service with backflow prevention, connecting a new blow-down tank, and replacing the existing sump pump.

• Mechanical: Replacing steam header valves, fuel oil pump set and controls, gas/oil/water meters, gas train piping, deaerator piping, air compressor, economizer relief piping, boiler safety valve piping, blow down tank and piping, and chemical feed pumps and tanks.

• Structural: Installing grating above the floor level, repairing oxidized steel columns, and general trades work for basement slab cutting, backfilling, and preparing columns.

• Architectural and Structural: Saw cutting and removing basement floor slab, backfilling, compacting soil, concrete infill, preparing existing structural columns, and installing mezzanine components.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 610 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Magnitude of Construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Business Size: $45 Million).

• Proposals are due on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• All documents must be submitted in PDF format to Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance (most important), Schedule (less important than 1 & 2, more important than 4), and Price (least important).

• A site visit is scheduled for February 4th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov by February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement.

• Contractors must be registered in SAM and verified/certified as SDVOSB.

• Contractors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.

• Mandatory documents for submission include: VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate and FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage rates applicable to building construction projects in Somerset County, New Jersey. It supersedes a previous decision and is effective as of October 3, 2025. The document details various construction classifications, their corresponding hourly wage rates, and fringe benefits. It also outlines the applicability of Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage rates for federal contracts, paid holidays, and vacation pay credits.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified geographic area. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these prevailing wage rates to comply with contract requirements. The document also provides information on how wage determinations are made and the process for appealing or requesting clarifications, which can be important for understanding and accurately pricing bids.

Drawings / Technical Specifications

This document contains a comprehensive set of architectural and engineering drawings for the "Correct FCA D & F Deficiencies Boiler Plant" project at the Lyons VA Medical Center. The drawings detail various aspects of the project, including:

• Structural: Basement, ground, and mezzanine level framing plans, along with detailed structural connections and notes.

• Architectural: Demolition and renovation plans for the basement and ground levels, including room finish schedules.

• Plumbing: Basement level demolition and renovation plans, plumbing fixture schedules, pipe legends, and detailed diagrams for sump pumps and blow-down tanks.

• Mechanical: Basement, ground, mezzanine, and roof level demolition and renovation plans, including details on steam headers, fuel oil pumps, gas trains, deaerators, and air compressors.

• Electrical: Basement and ground level lighting and power plans, including details on fixture mounting and equipment nameplates.

• Electrical System Upgrades: Relocation and replacement of exit lights and emergency egress fixtures with LED, replacement of a 500KVA transformer, addition of a UPS for the main gas valve, and seismic bracing for non-structural components.

• Plumbing System Improvements: Replacement of waste piping below the basement slab, installation of new water service with backflow prevention, connection of a new blow-down tank, and replacement of the existing sump pump.

• Mechanical System Overhauls: Replacement of steam header valves, fuel oil pump set and controls, gas, oil, and water meters on boilers, gas train piping, piping to the deaerator, installation of a new air compressor for fuel oil atomization, and replacement of the blow-down tank and chemical feed pumps.

• Structural Repairs and Enhancements: Installation of grating and netting to prevent injury, repair of steel columns, and concrete infill for slab transitions.

• Architectural and General Trades: Saw cutting and removal of concrete slabs for piping access, backfilling and compaction, concrete infill, preparation of structural columns for painting, and installation of mezzanine grating, handrails, and guardrails.

These drawings provide detailed specifications and layouts for all construction, demolition, and renovation work required for the boiler plant deficiencies project. Bidders should review these documents to understand the scope of work, materials, and installation requirements for all trades involved.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Buy American Certificate" (OCT 2022) provision, which requires offerors to certify the domestic content of end products proposed for acquisition.

• Offeror Certification: The offeror must certify that each end product is a domestic end product and that domestic end products contain a critical component, unless listed as a foreign end product.
• Foreign End Products: A table is provided to list foreign end products, their country of origin, and whether they exceed 55% domestic content.
• Domestic End Products with Critical Components: A section to list line item numbers of 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 by reference to the "Buy American-Supplies" clause.
• Evaluation: The Government will evaluate offers according to FAR Part 25.
• Signature Block: Fields for Printed Name, Title, Signature, Date, and Company Name and Address.

Bidders must complete and submit this certificate to attest to the domestic content of their proposed products. Failure to provide accurate information may impact the evaluation of their offer, particularly concerning Buy American Act compliance. This form is crucial for determining eligibility and compliance with domestic preference requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION), is a required certification for offerors. It outlines the limitations on subcontracting that will apply to awarded contracts and requires the offeror to certify their compliance.

• Services Contracts: Contractors must not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• General Construction Contracts: Contractors must not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Special Trade Construction Contractors: Contractors must not pay more than 75% of the contract amount to firms not certified as SDVOSBs or VOSBs.
• Certification: Offerors must complete, sign, and return this certification. Failure to do so will result in the offer being deemed ineligible for award.
• Penalties: False certifications are subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties.
• Compliance Verification: The Government may require documentation to demonstrate compliance at any time during contract performance.

This is a mandatory document that must be completed and submitted with the offer. Bidders must understand the subcontracting limitations specific to the contract type (services, general construction, or special trade construction) to ensure their proposal is compliant and to avoid ineligibility for award. The document also highlights the potential consequences of non-compliance or false certification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a public synopsis of a forthcoming solicitation for construction services to correct Fire Alarm and Detection (FCA D&F) deficiencies at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System’s Lyons Campus. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision.

• Architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical work related to correcting FCA D&F deficiencies.

• Project Number: 561A4-18-113.

• Estimated construction cost range: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

• Firm must be approved under NAICS Code 236220 (General Construction) with a size standard of $45 million.

• Offerors must obtain all necessary licenses and permits for work in New Jersey.

• Solicitation is expected to be posted on or about December 22, 2025.

• A site-walkthrough is estimated to be held approximately one week after the solicitation posting.

• These dates are estimates and will be confirmed in the official solicitation.

• This procurement is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Prospective contractors must be registered and certified with http://www.veterans.certify.sba.gov and registered at http://www.sam.gov.

• This document is a synopsis and NOT the solicitation itself. Solicitation documents are not yet publicly available.

• Contact: Dayna Dickson-Miller, Contracting Officer, Dayna.Dickson-Miller@va.gov.