Description
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, has a requirement for the upgrade of Cooling Tower B104. The project involves the rehabilitation of six 1,150 ton counter-flow induced draft cooling towers and two 1,250 ton cooling towers, including the replacement of fill material, drift eliminators, air inlet louvers, and water distribution nozzles. The contractor shall provide services, including supervision, materials, and labor, for the rehabilitation of the cooling towers. The project also includes the installation of a fire alarm system, including smoke detectors, heat detectors, and strobes. The contractor must comply with various regulations, including those related to safety, security, and environmental protection.
• The project requires the contractor to provide a firm-fixed price construction contract award.
• The contractor must be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to be eligible for this contract.
• The project has a magnitude of construction between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
• The contractor must be registered with the SBA VetCert and have completed online Representations and Certifications prior to the solicitation due date.
• The project requires the contractor to provide a bid bond and performance and payment bonds.
• The contractor must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.