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

The Veterans Affairs facility at Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago, IL requires a full electrical renovation. The contract calls for the removal and replacement of six medium‑voltage oil‑filled transformers (150 kVA, 300 kVA, and 750 kVA units), relocation of one transformer, replacement of two electrical distribution switchboards, construction of new concrete pads (including frost‑mitigation piers), installation of anti‑ram bollards, and associated conduit and grounding work. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, quality‑assurance, safety plans, and must coordinate outages to minimize impact on occupied patient‑care buildings. The schedule is phased over roughly 357 calendar days, with a notice‑to‑proceed, multiple VA review periods, procurement of long‑lead items, and a final close‑out. • Replace 4 × 150 kVA, 2 × 300 kVA, and 1 × 750 kVA oil‑filled transformers across buildings 1, 3, 9, 11, 66, 137, 187. • Relocate the 150 kVA transformer at Building 3 and construct a new concrete pad with frost‑mitigation piers. • Replace switchboards at Buildings 3 and 137. • Install new concrete pads for transformers at Buildings 9, 66, 187 and the new pad at Building 3. • Install anti‑ram rated bollards at all transformer locations. • Perform necessary MV cable re‑termination, grounding, and conduit work per design drawings. • Coordinate outage windows (generally evenings/weekends) to limit impact on occupied patient‑care areas. • Provide full QA/QC and safety documentation, including ICRA Level II compliance.