Z1DZ--695-22-123 Upgrade N Campus Medium Voltage Feeders

Solicitation 36C25226B0023 is a firm-fixed-price construction project for the Department of Veterans Affairs to upgrade the North Campus Medium Voltage Feeders at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project involves converting the underground electrical distribution system from a radial to a composite primary loop radial system to enhance redundancy, safety, and fault detection. The scope includes installing new equipment and duct banks, performing utility surveys, and replacing electrical distribution components. The estimated project magnitude is between 5 million and 10 million dollars, with a total performance period of 410 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms under NAICS code 238210. The contract mandates rigorous quality control and safety standards, requiring a site-specific Construction Safety and Health Plan and OSHA certifications for all personnel, including a 30-hour certification for the Project Site Superintendent and Competent Persons. Key deliverables include CQC/DQC plans, as-built drawings, and staff training for project closeout. Security requirements are stringent, necessitating VA-issued ID badges and Special Agreement forms for all staff. Bidders must comply with specific subcontracting limitations and prevailing wage rates as per Wisconsin building construction determinations. Final acceptance is based on on-site inspections conducted by the Government, ensuring all work meets the technical specifications and electrical engineering layouts provided in the contract drawings.