Replace Switchgears at FRCE, Phase 1

The Replace Switchgears at FRCE, Phase 1 project, solicitation number 872103, involves the replacement of seven electrical switchgear stations within Buildings 137 and 138 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina. The scope of work includes the demolition and disposal of existing switchgear, reworking existing conduits and conductors to connect new switchgear to existing feeder circuits, and installing new molded-case breaker switchgear with PM5500 power metering. While six stations will reconnect to existing unit substation style transformers, one station will connect to a new 480V dry type transformer replacing an existing 15kV switch and transformer. Additionally, a 5-way 15kV SF6 switch in Building 138 Vault 1 will be replaced with a new 6-way SF6 switch, requiring the reconfiguration of 15kV feeds and the circuit to transformer EA. This solicitation is issued by the Bristol Alliance of Companies with an estimated cost range between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 dollars. The contract is awarded based on the lowest price, with a required completion timeframe of 720 calendar days following the award. Proposals must be submitted by September 10, 2026, and are subject to a 90-day acceptance period. The project is governed by specific work restrictions regarding access, safety, and outages, and adheres to wage determination NC20260018. Technical requirements are detailed in the provided drawing package and specification documents, which include comprehensive instructions for utility location, salvage procedures, and submittal requirements.