IFB 25-006 NVMHI Replace Electrical Panels

The Virginia Department of General Services is soliciting sealed bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-006, which seeks a contractor to replace eight electrical panelboards at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute located in Falls Church. The project involves comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades at the facility's address of 3302 Gallows Rd. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM, which all potential bidders must attend to be eligible for bid submission. The bid submission deadline is set for January 26, 2026, providing approximately three weeks for potential contractors to prepare their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, the mandatory pre-bid conference suggests a thorough vetting process for contractors with demonstrated electrical panel replacement expertise and experience in institutional healthcare settings.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified electrical contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. The scope of work suggests a complex electrical infrastructure project requiring specialized knowledge of mental health facility electrical systems. While no specific budget range is mentioned, electrical panel replacements in institutional settings typically range from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on complexity and site-specific requirements. The mandatory pre-bid conference indicates that potential bidders will have an opportunity to assess the specific technical requirements and infrastructural nuances of the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute's electrical system before submitting their bid.