Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business to replace and upgrade two existing medium‑voltage substations (480/277 V, 1500 kVA) at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, and to install a temporary substation to maintain power during demolition. The work includes demolition of the existing substations, installation of new transformers, medium‑voltage distribution, fire‑proofing, conduit painting, ICRA barrier construction, hazardous‑waste handling, and full commissioning. The contractor must provide extensive safety, infection‑control, and environmental documentation, maintain continuous power to the medical center, and complete the project within a 1000‑day period of performance.
• Replace Substations 1 & 2 with new 480/277 V, 1500 kVA units and install a temporary 1500 kVA substation.
• Perform phased demolition, installation, and testing while preserving continuous medical‑center operations.
• Meet strict VA requirements: SDVOSB eligibility, OSHA/ICRA certifications, GEMS hazardous‑waste compliance, no dual‑hat personnel, and detailed weekly reporting (schedule, payroll, progress).