SAM #36C24426R0062

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Chiller Plant Upgrade – Trane Chillers, BAC Cooling Towers, and Electrical Modernization

This opportunity involves a major construction and equipment upgrade at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, University Drive Campus, focused on expanding and modernizing the chiller plant for improved cooling capacity and controls. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, VISN 04, Network Contracting Office 4, Pittsburgh VA Medical Center - OEMs and Vendors Highlighted: - Trane (centrifugal chillers) - Baltimore Aircoil Company (cooling towers) - Square D (MasterClad switchgear) - Eaton (Cutler-Hammer relays) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Trane centrifugal chillers (up to 3 units, part number: Trane Centrifugal Chiller) - Baltimore Aircoil Company cooling towers (at least 1 unit, part number: Baltimore Aircoil Company) - Square D MasterClad switchgear with Eaton Digitrip 3000 relays (part number: 24278712-009) - Medium voltage transformers, switchgear, and busduct - Hydronic pumps, air separator, expansion tank, exhaust fan, secondary pumps with VFDs - Steel beams, concrete pads, CMU walls, metal decking, grating, anchor bolts, vibration isolators - HVAC controls (BACnet protocol), electrical panels, wiring, conduit, and associated accessories - Services Requested: - Comprehensive construction services (demolition, installation, commissioning, safety, and quality control) - Engineering, architectural, and environmental planning - Commissioning, testing, balancing, and training for VA staff - Water treatment and Legionella testing - Electrical coordination and arc flash study - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Brand-name justification for Trane chillers and Baltimore Aircoil cooling towers due to compatibility with existing systems - Extensive safety, environmental, and infection control protocols (including lead paint and asbestos abatement) - Phased construction to minimize hospital downtime, with critical shutdowns scheduled during low-demand months - Long lead times for key equipment (e.g., busduct 42-54 weeks) - Warranty requirements: 5 years for motors/compressors, 1 year for electrical work - Sustainable construction practices and waste management - Estimated Contract Value: - Over $15 million - Place of Performance: - Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, University Drive Campus, Building 8, Pittsburgh, PA 15240

Description

Department of Veterans Affairs | Pittsburgh VAMC UD Chiller Capacity and Controls Upgrade | 646-20-109

The Veterans Integrated Service Network #04 (VISN 04) Contracting Office intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for Construction Services related to UD Chiller Capacity and Controls Upgrade for the Pittsburgh VAMC located at University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. All construction must be in compliance with applicable codes, VA policy/standards, and the terms of this contract. The contractor shall provide all tools, travel, trades, labor, materials, permits, licenses and supervision for construction of UD Chiller Capacity and Controls Upgrade project as specified in the drawings and specifications. The period of performance is 540 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation, specifications and drawings will be available at https://SAM.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be posted on this website. All parties must obtain solicitation documents and amendments to the solicitation through the web site. Hard copies will not be mailed. Interested parties must go to the https://SAM.gov web site to be entered on the Interested Vendors Mailing List and to obtain copies of the Interested Vendors Mailing List. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to frequently check the website for all notices, amendments, etc., regarding this solicitation. The Government will not be responsible for any notification not sent or received by the Contractor regarding the solicitation. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the procedures specified in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Subpart 15 utilizing Best Value Tradeoff process. This project is being solicited as an unrestricted procurement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial & Institutional Building & Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million in annual receipts for the past three years. The Magnitude of Construction cost is more than $15,000,000. The solicitation issue date will be on or around 17 April 2026. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be received in writing via e-mail to Amy.Demarest@va.gov and Elijah.McIntosh@va.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED. All questions and Government responses will be posted to the Sam.gov website. A pre-bid conference/site visit will be conducted for this solicitation approximately five days after solicitation posting. The time, date and location of this site visit will be specified in the solicitation. All respondents must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) database at time of bid submittal.

Site visit is scheduled for 12:30 3:00 PM on 14 April 2026 at the location below: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center University Drive Building One atrium University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240

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