Y1DA--Project # 596A4-24-101 - Construction to Replace Main Electrical Distribution Equipment

Solicitation 36C24926R0073 is a negotiated request for proposals issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 for Project 596A4-24-101. The project involves the replacement of main electrical distribution equipment at the Lexington VAMC Troy Bowling Campus in Kentucky. The scope of work includes general construction, alterations, and the installation of a comprehensive electronic security system, primary electrical input power circuits, and associated wiring. Additionally, the solicitation includes two add-alternates for the replacement of the Chiller Plant Electrical Room Roof and the Chiller Plant Unit Substation. The period of performance for the base item and alternates is 540 calendar days. This procurement is set aside as a sole source for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 236220. Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, evaluating the three lowest-priced proposals against pass/fail technical gates. These gates include requirements for relevant construction experience at VA facilities, specific key personnel expertise in managing multi-trade restoration projects, and satisfactory past performance documented via CPARS and questionnaires. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the bid price, not to exceed 3 million dollars, and must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability of 500,000 dollars per occurrence. Technical requirements mandate strict adherence to ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, and UL standards, with a comprehensive quality control system required per FAR 52.246-12. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer by July 31, 2026, divided into separate technical and price volumes. Final payment is contingent upon a written warranty and the successful completion of a punch list agreed upon by the COR and the AHJ.