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656-22-341 Conduct Substation Upgrade
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The contract involves a substation upgrade at the Department of Veterans Affairs facility in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, focused on replacing key electrical infrastructure. The contractor is required to remove and replace two large 5000 KVA utility-grade transformers with two new 6000 KVA transformers, as well as replace 16 smaller medium voltage transformers ranging from 30 KVA to 750 KVA. The scope includes demolition, removal, and disposal of existing equipment not scheduled for reuse, ensuring all work complies with specified standards and contract drawings. Additionally, transformer pads must be replaced as needed with new concrete pads meeting specific strength and reinforcement requirements. An important part of the project is the installation of passive, anti-ram rated bollards meeting ASTM F2656 crash rating standards, placed strategically around transformers to enhance security and safety. These bollards must be installed according to detailed specifications, including spacing, clearance, and removability within electrical working clearances. The project also involves coordination with multiple trades, including electrical, landscape, and site concrete, with contractors expected to supply all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, with responses due by May 1, 2026, and managed by the Network Contract Office 23 under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Saint Cloud, MN, 56303, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Base Project: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment required to:
Remove and replace two large 5000KVA utility grade transformers with two 6000 KVA utility grade transformers.
Remove and replace a total of 16 smaller medium voltage transformers in the range of 30 KVA to 750 KVA.
Provide passive, anti-ram rated bollards in accordance with ASTM F2656 crash rating requirements (minimum M30/P1 or as directed by VA), installed per Specification Section 34 71 13. Bollards shall be placed a minimum of 3 feet from transformer pads, spaced no more than 5 feet apart, and removable where located within electrical working clearances, designed per project drawings.
Replace transformer pads, where required, with new pads meeting 4000 psi concrete strength and reinforcement per EK501 detail in the drawings.
All work completed in accordance with the specifications and contract drawings.
Deducts:
Bid Item I: (Alternate Deduct 1) 886 Calendar Days All Work of Bid Item I, less work to provide and install Transformer TF-50, as follows: Delete the furnishing and installation of install Transformer TF-50 as specified and indicated on the drawings.
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