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Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
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The contract pertains to the upgrade of electrical infrastructure at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, with work focused on replacing seven medium voltage oil-filled transformers serving seven campus buildings—1, 3, 9, 11, 66, 137, and 187—along with associated electrical switchboards, concrete pads, and safety bollards. The transformers include four 150 KVA units, two 300 KVA units, and one 750 KVA unit, with one 150 KVA transformer requiring relocation and a new concrete pad at its new site. The contract also mandates the replacement of switchboards at buildings 3 and 137 and the installation of anti-ram bollards at every transformer location. All work must be performed in compliance with project specifications, drawings, and the full Project Manual, ensuring the electrical systems are fully operational, code-compliant, and safe for maintenance operations. The project is structured as a fixed-price construction effort with a total performance period of 357 calendar days, beginning with the Notice to Proceed, and is dependent on precise scheduling tied to the delivery of long-lead items, especially the transformers, which dictates the baseline timeline and must be submitted by the contractor for VA approval. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238210, requiring all offerors to be certified in the SBA’s database and meet the $19 million size standard. Bidders must comply with a strict no-contact policy regarding the Architect/Engineer and VA facility personnel; all questions must be submitted through formal Requests for Information (RFI) to ensure uniformity and fairness. The contractor is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive quality assurance and safety plans to prevent rework and delays, and must adhere to a rigid milestone schedule with key checkpoints including submittal reviews, procurement deadlines, mobilization, construction phases, and closeout. The contract value is estimated between $2 million and $5 million, with payment and invoicing directed to the VA’s Milwaukee office, though specific CLINs or payment terms are not detailed. All work will be performed on-site at the North Chicago location, with final acceptance resting with the VA, and no options or extensions are provided. The absence of formal FAR clauses, pricing schedules, or packaging specifications indicates that these details are embedded in
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