Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks a general contractor for oil transformer and switch enclosure upgrades at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, with sealed bids due September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. This is a 100 percent set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms certified under 38 U.S.C. 8127 and listed in the SBA certification database.
Place of performance is North Chicago, Illinois. The scope includes replacement of seven medium voltage oil-filled transformers (4160 volt primary, 208/120 volt secondary) serving buildings 1, 3, 9, 11, 66, 137, and 187—specifically four 150 KVA units, two 300 KVA units, and one 750 KVA unit. Work also encompasses replacement of electrical distribution switchboards at buildings 137 and 3, replacement of concrete pads at buildings 9, 66, 187, and a new concrete pad for the relocated 150 KVA transformer at building 3, and installation of anti-ram rated bollards at all transformers. Period of performance is 357 calendar days from notice to proceed, with Division 01 submittals due by day 14, Division 02+ submittals by day 50, mobilization and demolition by day 94, and project completion by day 356.
The estimated project magnitude is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000 under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). The contract is firm-fixed-price with a lump sum base bid. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price (not to exceed $2,000,000) and performance and payment bonds on SF25 and SF25A forms within 10 days of award are required. Subcontracting limitations allow a maximum 75 percent of contract payments to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms. Illinois prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision IL20260008 (effective May 18, 2026). Virtual public bid opening occurs at 11:00 AM the same day via Microsoft Teams. Written inquiries are due by 11:00 AM Central Time on August 7, 2026, directed to Lynn VanderVelde (lynn.vandervelde@va.gov) or Demetrice Parker (demetrice.parker@va.gov). A mandatory pre-bid site visit was held July 28, 2026.
36C25226B0029_1 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
7/20/26, 5:14 PM Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 intends to solicit bids for medium voltage oil-filled transformer and switch enclosure upgrades at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, with a bid opening on or about August 11, 2026. The solicitation is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms under Public Law 109-461.
Offerors must be certified SDVOSB vendors listed in the SBA certification database, qualify as small businesses under NAICS code 238210 (electrical contractors; $19.0 million size standard), and meet SDVOSB-eligibility requirements under VAAR Subpart 819.70 at time of bid submission and prior to award. Work includes replacing medium voltage transformers serving buildings 1, 3, 9, 11, 66, 137, and 187 on the FHCC campus. The contractor shall provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision to deliver a complete, compliant, and fully-functional project in accordance with construction documents, drawings, and specifications. Completion is required within 357 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The estimated project magnitude ranges from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026. A pre-bid conference will be held; details will be included in the full solicitation package posted on Contact Opportunities. Contracting Officer Lynn Vander Velde may be reached at Lynn.VanderVelde@va.gov.
36C25226B0029 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
6/24/26, 10:43 AM Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks construction services for the Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrade project at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, with bids due September 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Daylight Time. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.
Place of performance is North Chicago, Illinois (3001 Green Bay Road). Work encompasses replacement of seven medium-voltage oil-filled transformers serving buildings 1, 3, 9, 11, 66, 137, and 187 (four rated 150 KVA, two rated 300 KVA, one rated 750 KVA, all 4160V primary to 208/120V secondary); replacement of electrical distribution switchboards at buildings 137 and 3; replacement of concrete transformer pads at buildings 9, 66, 187, and a new pad at building 3 for the relocated 150 KVA transformer from building 3; and installation of anti-ram rated bollards at all transformer locations. The contractor must provide all tools, materials, labor, quality assurance, and supervision for a complete, compliant, and fully-functional project.
The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors, with a small business size standard of 19 million dollars. Estimated project magnitude is between 2 million and 5 million dollars, firm-fixed-price. Contract performance is 357 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price (not to exceed 2 million dollars) is required, with performance and payment bonds equal to contract value due within ten days of award.
Prevailing wage rates apply under Davis-Bacon Act requirements, with rates established by Department of Labor wage determination IL20260008, effective May 18, 2026. The contractor must comply with VHA Directive 1192.01 (annual seasonal influenza vaccination), VAAR 852.219-75 limitations on subcontracting (75 percent maximum subcontract threshold for special trade contractors), Buy American construction materials, ICRA Level I infection control risk assessment measures, and submit OSHA 300 forms and Experience Modification Rate documentation. Bids must be submitted via email; a mandatory site visit was held July 28, 2026. Written questions were due August 7, 2026.
36C25226B0029_0001 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12
7/20/26, 5:14 PM