6110--676-22-122 Replace Electrical Switchgear

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to replace electrical switchgear, transfer switch, generator, and transformer at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. The project involves replacing outdated 1970s-era electrical infrastructure to maintain critical campus utilities including heat, sterilization, conditioned air, and hot water systems. Contractors must maintain N+1 electrical source capacity throughout construction and provide 3-week advance notice for any utility interruptions. The solicitation (IFB 36C25225B0007) requires a 20% bid guarantee and has undergone multiple amendments, with the current bid due date set for March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT. Potential bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 17, 2024, and submit questions by December 30, 2024.

The contract is a 100% set-aside for CVE Verified SDVOSB firms with a NAICS code of 238210 (Electrical Contractors) and a size standard of $19M. The project is estimated to be valued between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000, with a total project duration of 375 days spanning 7 phases, including 210 days of active construction. The work will be performed at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin, specifically focusing on Building 415's electrical infrastructure. Contractors must provide 25% SDVOSB labor participation and be prepared for a complex installation that includes temporary generators, power shutdowns limited to 4 hours, and extensive coordination with VA staff. The anticipated contract award is expected 2-4 weeks after bid opening, with construction start within 2-3 weeks of award.