Description
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a 100% Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to design, fabricate, construct, paint, coat, test, commission, and certify an elevated steel water storage tank (≈600,000 gal capacity, 120 ft tall) and associated demolition of existing tanks. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, valued between $10 M and $20 M, with a performance period of roughly 330 calendar days. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering submittals, safety plans, and guarantee work for one year. Key requirements include compliance with VA, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, AWWA, AISC, and local codes; a mandatory site visit on 17 June 2026; RFI deadline 25 June 2026; and proposal submission by 1 Sept 2026. The award is set‑aside for SDVOSBs, with a 15 % subcontracting requirement for other eligible SDVOSBs.
• Design and construct a multi‑column elevated steel water‑storage tank (600 k gal, 120 ft high).
• Provide demolition of existing water‑storage facilities.
• Meet extensive code and standard compliance (AWWA D100, AISC 360, NFPA 70, etc.).
• Submit detailed engineering calculations, shop drawings, paint‑specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Provide a 90‑day proposal acceptance period, bid bond, performance and payment bonds.
• Complete all work without disrupting ongoing medical operations.