Y1DA--589A6-24-410, Replace MDP Panel Bld 89| EKH

Contract 36C25526C0016, awarded on April 15, 2026, to BKM Construction LLC, involves the replacement of the Main Distribution Panel (MDP) in Building 89 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. The total award amount is $6,036,009.00. This project, designated as 589A6-24-410, was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 236220. The scope of work includes the demolition and replacement of electrical switchboards and the installation of the MDP panel, with a performance period of 310 to 365 days after the notice to proceed. The project also encompasses comprehensive painting, finishing, and security system maintenance, requiring adherence to NEC, NEMA, UL, and ASTM standards. The contract was awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, evaluating prime contractors on relevant past performance, technical construction experience, staffing qualifications, and safety plans. Key personnel requirements include a certified Safety and Health Manager and a CQC System Manager who must be a direct employee of the prime contractor. Contract administration is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 15, with invoicing handled electronically through the Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System (EIPP). Final acceptance is conducted on-site at the installation destination, requiring rigorous performance testing and quality control inspections.