Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to replace medium‑voltage oil‑filled transformers and associated switchgear enclosures at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The work includes removal, relocation, and installation of new transformers (four 150 kVA, two 300 kVA, one 750 kVA), replacement of distribution switchboards at Buildings 3 and 137, construction of new concrete pads with anti‑ram bollards, and coordination of outages to minimize impact on patient‑care facilities. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business set‑aside with an estimated value between $2 M and $5 M and a performance period of roughly one year. • Replace seven oil‑filled transformers and associated switchgear across seven VA buildings. • Install new concrete pads, piers, and anti‑ram bollards; manage temporary power supply during construction. • Follow extensive safety, infection‑control, and VA/FA compliance requirements; submit detailed submittals, schedules, and warranty documentation.