Replace Building 1 Heat Exchanger

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this contract to replace the heating systems in Building 1, specifically focusing on the steam-to-water heat exchangers, steam control valves, and the steam condensate pump. The goal of this project is to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the heating system to ensure reliable operation during the heating season. Work Details The contractor is required to replace two steam-to-water heat exchangers, relocate steam control valves for better accessibility, and replace an existing pressure-powered condensate pump with an electric one. The scope includes: - Measuring hot water temperature and flow before demolition; - Safely draining systems; - Removing existing heat exchangers and associated piping; - Disposing of demolished materials; - Providing new steel support framing for heat exchangers; - Installing two new heat exchangers matching existing specifications; - Reconnecting to existing piping; - Relocating control valves for maintenance access; - Installing a new ASME flash tank and duplex electric condensate pump. Detailed construction tasks include: - Mobilization as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). - Shut off steam and hot water to existing heat exchangers. - Demolition of piping and heat exchangers, including installation of new shutoff valves and traps. - Construction of new steel supports for heat exchangers with specified dimensions and welding requirements. - Installation of new heat exchangers with proper piping configuration for maintenance access. - Installation of a new ASME flash tank and electric condensate pump with specific operational requirements. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the construction projects will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance The work will be performed at Building 1 of the Department of Veterans Affairs facility. Bidder Requirements Bidders must have appropriate contractor licensing for mechanical work related to HVAC systems. Performance bonds may be required as part of the bidding process. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, with Eminent Emergence identified on the prior award 36C24126P0319 valued at $128,500 (04/20/26–07/19/26). The prior work involved replacing a heat exchanger (“REPLACE C-2 HEAT EXCHANGER”), and the current scope similarly requires replacement of steam-to-water heat exchangers in VA Building 1 along with associated steam piping/control components and condensate pump modifications, suggesting a continuation of comparable mechanical heat-exchanger replacement work.