Y1DA--PROJECT 675-23-801, Bid-Build (BB) Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8 in Orlando, Florida, has issued a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside solicitation for the Bid-Build improvement of electrical distribution infrastructure at the Lake Baldwin and Lakemont VA Medical Center campuses in Orlando. The project, identified as 675-23-801 under solicitation number 36C24826Q0104, has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000 and requires comprehensive electrical upgrades including replacement and relocation of tie breakers, transformers, automatic transfer switches, and overhead lines, with the goal of fully grounding the campus on generator-backed emergency power. Work is to commence within ten days of award and be completed within 270 calendar days, with all performance occurring onsite at 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL. The solicitation, amended once on January 29, 2026, sets a submission deadline of February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, and mandates a four-volume proposal format containing general information, technical approach, past performance, and price, with strict file size and format limits to ensure compatibility and completeness. Contractors must comply with extensive technical specifications, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 99, UL, NEMA, and ASTM standards, as detailed in the 100% Design Narrative and Master Specifications. All work must adhere to a Construction Quality Control Plan with inspection protocols for grounding, torque verification, functional testing, and clearance compliance, with final acceptance occurring at the project site. The procurement requires adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Orange County, Florida, covering multiple skilled trades, and enforces strict safety and security protocols including OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, on-site presence of a designated Competent Person, and a comprehensive security plan. Offerors must provide proof of SDVOSB status, submit a Limitation of Subcontracting Certificate, complete a Past Performance Questionnaire, and demonstrate specialized experience across five similar projects using a detailed form. An Experience Modification Rate (EMR) above 1.0 results in disqualification, and all contractors must furnish certified financial and safety data, including OSHA 300 logs. Payment is managed electronically through VA’s EIPPS system, with