Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business to replace two aging 480/277 V, 1500 kVA electrical substations (Units 1 & 2) at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, and to install a temporary 480/277 V, 1500 kVA substation to maintain power during demolition and construction. The work must be phased to avoid service interruptions to the active medical facility and includes demolition, civil/structural upgrades, new conduit and MV cable installation, transformer and control‑system integration, testing, commissioning, and full documentation. The contract is a best‑value RFP with a total value estimated between $5 M and $10 M, a 1000‑day performance period, and strict VA security, infection‑control (ICRA), safety, environmental, and prevailing‑wage requirements.
• Replace Substations 1 & 2 with new 1500 kVA transformers; install a temporary substation as a spare.
• Perform demolition, new concrete pads, MV cable routing, conduit, and fire‑protection upgrades.
• Provide weekly schedule updates, certified payrolls, and extensive safety/ICRA certifications; comply with VA‑specific security badge and waste‑management rules.