Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to replace aging domestic water, chilled water, and steam piping systems at the Durham VA Health Care Center (Buildings 1 and 23). The work must be performed while the medical facility remains fully operational 24/7, requiring phased construction, strict infection‑control protocols, and coordination to minimize disruption to patient care. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, testing, and supervision under a firm‑fixed‑price contract valued between $10 M and $20 M, with a performance period of 603 calendar days from notice to proceed. Bids are due approximately 30 days after the solicitation is issued (anticipated early November 2026), with a single mandatory site visit scheduled by the VA.
• Replace domestic water, chilled water, and steam piping in Buildings 1 & 23
• Perform work in an occupied, 24‑hour healthcare facility with phased construction
• Provide full scope: supervision, materials, labor, equipment, testing, transportation, storage
• Contract type: firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award IFB, set‑aside for SDVOSBC firms
• Estimated contract value: $10‑20 million; performance period 603 days
• Mandatory safety and infection‑control measures; superintendent serves dual role of QC
• Submission deadline approx. 30 days after solicitation (anticipated early Nov 2026)