J059--BK/SA Electrical ITM Service

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation 36C24226Q0023 modifies the original solicitation by:

• Extending the period for questions: The deadline for submitting questions is extended to 12:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025.

• Announcing a site visit: A site visit is being offered for both the Brooklyn and St. Albans campuses.

• The deadline for questions has been changed.

• New information regarding a site visit has been added.

• Bidders now have until November 10, 2025, to submit questions.

• A site visit opportunity has been provided for potential bidders to inspect the service locations.

Brooklyn Campus:

• Location: New York Harbor Healthcare System – Brooklyn Campus, 800 Poly Place, Brooklyn, NY 11209
• Meeting Point: Building 4 (Engineering); Planning 7 Design Conference Room
• POC: Kereem Vargas (Kereem.Vargas@va.gov), 718-630-2892
• Date/Time: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM

St. Albans Campus:

• Location: New York Harbor Healthcare System – St. Albans Community Living Center, 179-00 Linden Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11425
• Meeting Point: Building 89; Engineering Main Office
• POC: Kereem Vargas & Anthony Weathers (Anthony.Weathers@va.gov), 718-630-8550
• Date/Time: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Action Required for Site Visit: Contractors intending to attend must email the Contract Specialist (Christopher.Weider@va.gov) and the facility POCs no later than 3:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 6, 2025, to confirm their intention to attend.

Other / Unclassified

This document appears to be a list of electrical equipment designations, locations, and associated drawing numbers for a project at Brooklyn. It details various components such as switchgear, busways, panels, transformers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and disconnect switches, along with their specific locations (e.g., Building 1 Roof, B-200A Closet, Building 4 Gen rm, Chiller Plant, Boiler Plant).

It also includes a brief instruction for busways: "For Busways, check all connections for proper torque. Tighten where required. Clean exterior housing as needed. IR scan visible portions where busway enters equipment and at connection points. No other testing required."

This document provides a detailed inventory of electrical infrastructure and their locations. Bidders involved in electrical work, maintenance, or installation related to this opportunity can use this list to understand the scope of existing equipment, identify specific components, and note their placement. The busway maintenance instruction provides a specific, actionable requirement for that type of equipment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a list of electrical equipment, including Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), transformers, switchboards, and generators, along with their designations, serial numbers (S/N), and locations (building numbers) across various facilities. It may serve as an inventory or a reference for existing infrastructure relevant to a potential maintenance, repair, or upgrade contract.

• Equipment Types: Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Transformers (Westinghouse, Cutler-Hammer, GE, I.T.E., Oil filled), Switchboards, Distribution Boards, Generators (various sizes and types), Fire Pump Panels, Fire Pump Motors.
• Manufacturers/Series: ASCO 7000 Series, GE, Westinghouse, Cutler-Hammer, Eaton, Square D, I.T.E., Baldor.
• Serial Numbers (S/N): Provided for many equipment items, aiding in identification.
• Locations: Specific building numbers (e.g., Building 89, 85/86/87, 88, 91/92/93, 176, 60, 64, 173, 167/168) and areas within buildings (e.g., Basement, Upper lvl, Lower lvl, B18).
• Generators: Specific details on location, capacity (KW), and model/designation.
• Substation: Details for Primary Substation 4160V in Building 169, including main and tie breakers.

This attachment provides critical information for bidders to understand the existing electrical infrastructure. It helps in assessing the scope of work for any related maintenance, repair, upgrade, or replacement opportunities. Bidders can use this list to identify specific equipment, their locations, and potentially their age or type, which is crucial for estimating costs, planning site visits, and developing technical proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Electrical System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the New York Harbor Healthcare System (Brooklyn Campus and St. Albans CLC). The objective is to ensure the seamless operation and safety of the electrical power distribution systems at these facilities.

• Comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.

• Includes switchgear, switchboard assemblies, dry type transformers, circuit breakers (medium and low voltage), air switches, and protective relays.

• Maintenance and testing of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).

• Annual service and load bank testing for fifteen generators across both facilities.

• Contractor personnel must be certified by NETA or NICET.

• Adherence to relevant NFPA, OSHA, and VHA standards is required.

• Detailed reporting of all work performed, including deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.

• Period of Performance: Base period (December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026) with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $19 Million.

• NAICS Code: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

• Quotes are due by 4:30 PM EST on November 12, 2025.

• Submission is via email to Christopher.Weider@va.gov.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Offerors must submit a technical capability statement, pricing, and other required documentation as outlined in Section E.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and meet the size standard for NAICS code 238210.

• Attachments A and B contain lists of electrical equipment for Brooklyn and St. Albans, respectively.

• The solicitation includes detailed requirements for testing procedures, safety, reporting, and contractor qualifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" (Wage Determination No. 2015-4187, Revision No. 33). It lists minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations applicable to service contracts in New York.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit requirements for service contract employees. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these determined rates to comply with the Service Contract Act. The document details:

• Applicable Executive Orders: Outlines requirements based on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, specifying minimum hourly rates for different contract award/renewal dates.
• Geographic Scope: Defines the specific counties in New York to which these wage rates apply.
• Occupational Wage Rates: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.
• Special Provisions: Includes information on paid sick leave (EO 13706), vacation and holiday policies, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Bidders should carefully review the listed occupations and their corresponding rates to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations for any service contract opportunity in the specified New York area.