Z1DA--PN: 438-25-601, MV Loop 1 Repair (SF) IFB-Set-Aside- SDVOSB

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 23) is seeking electrical contractors to perform repairs to Medium Voltage (MV) Loop #1 at the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System in South Dakota. The project involves replacing electrical cables, specifically pulling new 15kV copper wire through existing conduit without modifying the underlying infrastructure like duct banks or sectionalizing cabinets. Bidders must be qualified in medium-voltage cable installation, with a minimum of 5 years of experience and comprehensive technical capabilities for cable testing and installation. The solicitation requires contractors to submit a bid guarantee of 20% (not exceeding $3 million), provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and complete the project within 90 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed. Key submission deadlines include March 5, 2025, for questions and March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT for bid submissions, with a site visit previously conducted on February 25, 2025.

The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210 with a size standard of $19 million. The estimated construction cost ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, targeting electrical contractors specializing in utility system repairs. Qualified bidders must demonstrate safety compliance, including submitting Experience Modification Ratings (EMR) and certifying no more than three serious OSHA violations in the past three years. The place of performance is the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System in South Dakota, with work to be coordinated through the VA Network 23 Contracting Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Contractors must adhere to specific technical specifications, including Davis-Bacon wage determinations that mandate minimum wages of $17.75 per hour and comply with detailed privacy and safety training requirements specific to VA facilities.