Prescott Replace Steam Boilers (Project No. 649-22-104)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Northern Arizona Healthcare System (NAVAHCS), is seeking bids to replace three 50-year-old boilers with new steam systems at the Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. This project, identified as number 649-22-104, involves general construction, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and utility system modifications. The selected contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and materials for the demolition of existing units and the installation of new boiler systems. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside with an estimated value between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. The performance period is 1,095 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Technical requirements include structural calculations, hazardous material remediation for asbestos and lead-based paint, and a 21-step sequencing plan to ensure the hospital remains operational. Bids are due by July 1, 2026, under sealed bidding procedures. The project also requires the use of temporary rental boilers to maintain continuous steam service and archaeological monitoring during excavation due to the site's historic district status. This project involves the demolition of old structures and the installation of new steam boilers, including foundation and mezzanine modifications. To keep the hospital running during the 1,095-day performance period, the contractor must provide and operate temporary rental boilers. The scope also covers LED lighting, security systems, and a control room expansion, all of which must comply with VA codes and historic district monitoring requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs requires the replacement of three 50-year-old boilers with new high-pressure steam units at the Bob Stump VA Medical Cent…