Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction services to upgrade the cooling towers and chillers at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, VA Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The project includes architectural, plumbing, fire protection, controls, medical gas, mechanical, electrical power, and systems construction. The contractor will be required to work nights and weekends to complete the work, and the project must be completed within 548 calendar days. The contractor will also be required to provide a one-year warranty for all materials and labor.
Some key points to consider for this project include:
• The project has a set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
• The project magnitude is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
• The contractor will be required to provide daily safety reports and comply with all VA and OSHA safety regulations
• The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all work with the VA COR and ensuring the safety of employees and workmen
• The contractor will be required to provide a certified inspection report and a copy of their completed and corrected QA inspection before requesting a final inspection