Y1DA--NRM-CONST 630A4-17-433 Replace Boiler Plant Main Electrical Switchgear

This contract involves the replacement of the main electrical switchgear for the boiler plant under solicitation number 36C24226B0042, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs with the contract office located in Albany, NY. The project is structured as a design-bid-build and includes the removal and replacement of key electrical components such as two 300KVA floor-mounted transformers, load interrupter switches, and motor control centers within the lower level electrical room. Contractors are required to perform a thorough field investigation to verify existing equipment data and conditions due to limited available information. The work includes demolition and installation of new concrete pads for substations, adherence to strict copper conductor requirements, handling of hazardous materials such as asbestos and potential PCBs, and coordination of outage windows and utility switching activities with VA staff and utility providers. The contract sets a timeline of 730 calendar days to accommodate equipment lead times, delivery, and administrative processes. Work is expected to take place primarily during normal business hours, with after-hours work potentially required if it impacts facility operations. The contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary city permits and providing hazardous materials abatement and dust-control measures, including erecting chain link fences and dust barriers per VA infection control guidelines. Commissioning services will be overseen by the Architect/Engineer on behalf of the VA. Coordination and phased work plans must be submitted for approval before commencement, and logistical challenges such as material access points and staging areas are addressed with multiple facility exits available for hauling equipment. The contract emphasizes safety and compliance with all applicable standards, including conducting new short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies for the new equipment installation.