Z1DA--Replace Electrical Primary Distribution 515-15-117

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 awarded contract 36C25027C0020 on October 30, 2026 to Michael Daniels for replacement of the electrical primary distribution system at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, under Solicitation 36C25025B0047 (Project 515-15-117). The award totals $23.397 million for the entire base bid project. Network Contracting Office 10 is contracting on behalf of Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10. The Set Aside line reads "No Set-Aside Used," and the proposal deadline, last extended by Amendment 0004, was August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. The NAICS code is 238210 and the PSC is Z1DA.

Work requires demolition of existing electrical systems, tree removal, excavation, concrete-encased duct banks, medium-voltage switchgear and pad-mounted liquid-filled transformers, and grounding and bonding. The contractor installs government-furnished transformers for Buildings 8, 11, 100, and 199. Work begins on the secondary side of medium-voltage switchgear in Building 141. Some buildings will use existing station generators and others will use contractor-supplied generators, per an attached list. The contract period is 500 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, which follows receipt of bonds and insurance and a pre-construction conference. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of award are due within ten calendar days of award. Workers' compensation, general liability, and automotive liability certificates are required before work begins.

The medical center operates 24/7, so work is phased and coordinated with the Contracting Officer's Representative. Normal hours are 7:00 to 18:00, with after-hours work from 17:00 to 06:00 as coordinated. Service interruptions require written approval, with seven days' notice for routine interruptions and 15 days for major ones. The contractor must deliver a Critical Path Method schedule of approximately 25 activities within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, along with a warranty plan providing 4-month and 9-month inspections. Security requirements include badging, restricted access, and coordination with VA police. The contractor must maintain NPDES permit compliance.

Davis-Bacon wage determination MI20260079 for Calhoun County applies, as furnished in Amendment 0001. FAR 52.222-90 on DEI discrimination is incorporated and must flow down to all subcontractors at any tier, except for work performed outside the United States. The notice does not state evaluation criteria.