Water system Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market‑research responses from firms capable of providing comprehensive water‑system inspection, testing, and maintenance services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. The effort includes annual inspections of wells, pumps, water towers, hypochlorite generation units, and cathodic‑protection systems, plus a time‑and‑material rider for urgent and non‑urgent repairs. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price service purchase with a base year (2027) and up to four one‑year options, requiring Washington‑state licensing and certifications for well, pump, water‑distribution, treatment, cathodic‑protection, and diving personnel. • Annual inspection of all water‑system components and tank cleaning (base year) • Optional one‑year extensions with reduced scope; third option adds cathodic‑protection inspection • Time‑and‑material maintenance rider for urgent/non‑urgent repairs, flat‑hour labor rates, no travel reimbursement • Requires SAM registration, SBA VetCert (if SDVOSB/VOSB), and multiple state‑issued licenses/certifications • Work must be coordinated with the COR, logged via VA Police badge check‑in/out, and comply with OSHA, EPA, and AWWA standards.