RECOVERY Z--RECOVERY (ADDITION) -Upgrade Electrical Service, North End B76

This pre-solicitation notice is to inform that the VA Medical Center, Bath, New York will be posting a solicitation on or about 6/16/10 to Upgrade the Electrical Service, Building 76 North End. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work to Upgrade the Electrical System, B-76 as required by drawings and specifications. This project is to remove the existing generator (genset), renovate the north service room, and install a new generator external to the hospital. The external generator is larger in power compared to the existing unit and will require a portion of the hill to be excavated, a foundation established and a temperature controlled enclosure for the genset, associated switchgear, and fuel tank. Building 76 was constructed in the late 1930's and has had numerous renovations since that time. The building serves as the Bath VA Medical Center's hospital and contains outpatient, inpatient, and emergency services.

The existing genset is a 300kW cummings unit at 120/208V in the north service room. The north end also contains a 1600A, 120/208V switchboard and five automatic transfer switches (ATS). This procurement is 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses'. The NAICS code is 238210. The small business standard is $14 M. The cost range is $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Information regarding the one and only site visit scheduled will be stated in the Solicitation. A 20% Bid Bond must be submitted with the bid. Performance and Payment bonds will be required.