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This is a 100% total service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside procurement for the construction of a new chiller plant at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. The project includes building an addition, installing chillers, cooling towers, backup generators, relocating a bulk oxygen tank, and site access improvements. Key elements also include compliance with infection control practices, submission of a construction schedule within 180 days of notice to proceed, and completion within 600 calendar days. The contractor must adhere to all safety regulations, including OSHA certifications for personnel. Specific brand-name products are required for access control, video surveillance, door hardware, fire alarm systems, and building automation systems. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by April 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM and should be emailed to ***@***. *. * are due by April 16, 2026, and must be submitted via email. Award will be made to the lowest proposed responsive and responsible offeror. Failure to return a signed copy of VAAR **** will result in proposal disqualification.
The bid notice states that all work shall be completed within 600 calendar days from receipt of notice to proceed.
The bid notice mentions payments under fixed-price construction contracts and the possibility of progress payments based on an approved cost schedule, but specific payment terms are not detailed in this excerpt.
The bid notice states that award will be made to the lowest proposed responsive, and responsible offeror who is in conformance with this solicitation.
The bid notice indicates that this procurement is a 100% total service-disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offerors must be verified in the Vendor Information Page (VetBiz) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM. gov) to be eligible.
The bid notice mentions that failure to return a signed copy of **** will result in the proposal not being considered for award, and failure to comply with applicable statutes and regulations can result in contract termination and civil and criminal penalties.
A scheduled site visit will take place on 3/31/2026 at 10 AM. Please meet at the entrance.
RFIs are due NLT 4/2/2026 at 4:00 PM.
The project magnitude is $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.