Y1DA--FY25: NRM (PROJ: 573-24-700) DB - Upgrade Electrical System - Kitchen

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, is seeking a design-build contractor to upgrade the electrical system in the kitchen at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. The project involves designing and installing a new 480V 3-phase main distribution panel, ancillary panelboards, conduits, wiring, and equipment to support new food preparation equipment. The procurement will be conducted in two phases, with technical proposals first evaluated based on relevant past performance and technical approach, after which up to 5 offerors will be invited to submit detailed Phase Two proposals. Technical factors will be considered more important than price in the evaluation, with the government awarding the contract to the offeror providing the best overall value. Phase One proposals are due by December 6, 2024, with a complete performance period of 365 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with an estimated contract value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The project requires significant coordination to allow the kitchen to remain operational during construction, with most work to be performed during off-hours to minimize disruption. Contractors must retain a third-party safety professional to review design compliance, obtain necessary permits, and provide comprehensive as-built documentation. The place of performance is located in Gainesville, Florida, specifically at zip code 32608. Contractors will be required to submit detailed documentation including a specialized experience form, contractor safety records, past performance questionnaires, and letters of commitment from key team members or subcontractors.