IFB: VA69D-14-B-0516_537-14-110_ 537-14-2-6985-0016_VA69D-14-AP-2198_Replace Switchgear in Building 21 (Construction)

Added: Apr 15, 2014 6:43 pm PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE - REPLACE SWITCHGEAR 21at the Jesse Brown VA Hospital, 820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago Illinois.

Project # 537-14-110. The Contractor shall provide all work, labor, and materials to (completely) prepare site including demolition and removal of existing medium voltage main electric service and furnish labor and materials and perform work for replacement 4160V Substation Building 21 as required by drawings and specifications. This substation provides power to all buildings on campus and requires a greater than typical coordination between the contractor, electrical utility and the site cogeneration system operator to allow minimum disruption of power. The contractor shall refer to the Basis of Design details on the drawings for the technical approach for the work. In addition, because of peak load on the utility system, ComEd has defined allowable dates for utility shutdowns as listed on the plans.



Competition is 100% Set-Aside for Small Businesses.

The solicitation will be issued on or about May 1, 2014 with the bid opening on or about May 30, 2014 Dissemination of the solicitation is limited to electronic medium. All interested Bidders (primes & subcontractors) should register at www.fedbizopps.gov so that others will know of your interest in participating in this procurement and for automatic receipt of updates or amendments. Amendments to the solicitation will be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov. By registering to "Receive Notification", you will be notified by e-mail of any new amendments that have been issued and posted. Bidders are reminded that they are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation prior to the time for receipt of offers. All requests for information are required to be in writing to the Contract Specialist at jeffrey.gerbensky@va.gov no telephone inquiries will be accepted. There will be a pre-bid walkthrough held for this project and all prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. Details of the pre-bid walkthrough will be included in the solicitation package. The period of performance for this contract will be specified in the solicitation.

The project magnitude range is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors; size standard $14.0 million applies.