626-24-203_Cooling Tower and Chillers

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation for Project 626-24-203, which involves upgrading cooling towers and chillers at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center located in Nashville, TN.

The goal of this contract is to enhance the facility's HVAC systems to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards critical for healthcare environments.

Work Details
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the project. This includes:
- Architectural work
- Plumbing
- Fire protection systems
- Controls installation
- Medical gas systems
- Mechanical and electrical power systems
- Construction alterations and necessary removal of selective existing construction.

The project also includes several bid alternates such as removing an existing cooling tower and associated framing, demolition of existing condenser pipes, and pumps.

Period of Performance
548 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

Place of Performance
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center, 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

Bidder Requirements
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. To be eligible for award under this solicitation, bidders must be listed in the SBA Small Business Search certification registry at the time offers are due. Bidders must also have an active registration in SAM (System for Award Management). Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award.