Air Compressor, Transformer, Panel & Switch – Supplies and Installation

The Virginia Department of Energy has issued a Quick Quote solicitation for a comprehensive equipment procurement and installation project located in Big Stone Gap, VA, within Washington County. The project requires a qualified contractor to furnish and install a new 480V 2-stage Air Compressor, a 15K Transformer, a 100A 3-PH Panel, and a Manual Transfer Switch, which also includes the removal of existing equipment such as a 240V Air Compressor, 10K Transformer, and 60A panel. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for February 3, 2025, at 10 AM at the department's facility, with bid submissions due by February 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contractor must be licensed by Virginia DPOR as a Class A Electrical Contractor and possess a valid Virginia Master Electrician's Certificate. Deliverables include the new electrical and compressed air equipment, as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, parts lists, and warranties. The project requires complete delivery within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, with contractors submitting a comprehensive lump sum bid broken down by line items for each equipment component and associated labor.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for small business award priority, with preferential treatment given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to $10,000 and DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids up to $100,000. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability of $100,000, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 if applicable. Following the bidding process, Hall Electric LLC of Norton, VA was awarded the contract on February 19, 2025, through project BPM066120, with their eVA vendor ID number VS0000075114. An addendum to the original solicitation was issued on February 3, 2025, which modified the original scope to include the provision and installation of a 40A breaker, removal of an existing 20A breaker, and potential conductor upsizing. While specific contract value details were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the department's electrical and compressed air infrastructure.