Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a design‑build team to repair structural deficiencies in two 1‑million‑gallon potable water storage tanks at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The effort includes full design services (surveys, assessments, engineering, permitting, construction documents) and construction execution, following API 653 inspection reports and VA standards. The contract is set‑aside for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses and will be awarded in two phases: a technical Phase One evaluation followed by a price Phase Two for qualified firms. The total project value is estimated between $2 M and $5 M, with a 730‑day performance period beginning after notice to proceed.
• Design‑build scope covering design, permitting, construction documents, and construction of tank repairs/replacements.
• Must provide licensed Puerto Rico architect/engineer of record and a 10‑year experience record.
• Two‑phase selection: Phase One technical qualification, Phase Two price proposal.
• Mandatory compliance with VA, federal, and local codes (AWWA D100, API 653, etc.).
• Performance period: 730 calendar days (approx. 2 years).
• Set‑aside for SDVOSBs only; funds not yet appropriated.