Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing fire suppression and steam leak repairs at the Newington VAMC. The work includes replacing sprinkler and steam distribution piping, flanges, valves, and other associated components due to leaks discovered within confined spaces. The contractor will be required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, disposal, and incidentals to complete the work. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, field verification of steam leaks, removal and replacement of valves and flanges, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials.
Key points to consider:
* The contractor must have a field service representative located within 200 miles of the Newington Campus of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
* The contractor must be qualified to perform work on steam distribution systems, domestic water systems, sanitary systems, fire protection and sprinkler systems, and mechanical systems.
* The contractor must be familiar with the VA Medical Center Steam Distribution System and have completed prior steam distribution piping replacement projects for VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
* A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required, and the contractor will be responsible for complying with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System policy for confined space, Lock out/Tag out, and other safety procedures.