J061--Electrical Repair - Medium Voltage Underground Circuit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the one-time repair of Medium Voltage Underground Circuits at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (VAMC) at Lake Nona. The existing circuit DAN-4, which powers the Lake Nona Clinic substation, is faulted and unreliable, requiring replacement to restore critical power infrastructure.

• Replacement of all conductors and terminations for circuit DAN-4, approximately 1,000 linear feet.

• Procurement and installation of three (3) new 15KV, 4/0 AWG copper, MV-105, EPR, Shielding cables and one (1) 15KV, 4/0 XHHW copper ground cable.

• Conductors must meet or exceed electrical specifications of the faulted cables being removed.

• Feeders must be terminated, torqued, and fire-taped per National Electric Code, industry, manufacturer, and switchgear standards.

• Utilize approved cable pulling procedures and equipment.

• Provide a service loop in all manholes and install/repair cable support and racking as needed.

• Replace/repair manhole grounding conductors with exothermic weld or high compression type connections.

• Label and placard all feeders.

• Certify new cables via megger testing and VLF testing (by a 3rd party certified testing company).

• Repair or replace substation CN1 damaged KIRT key mechanical interlock switch for feeders DAN-4 and DAN-17.

• Comply with OSHA safety standards and NFPA 70E.

• Deliverables include removal of all refuse and debris, and warranty of work for not less than 1 year.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base POP Begin: 04-03-2026, POP End: 07-31-2026.

• Estimated Value: $19 Million (This appears to be a placeholder or estimate).

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

• Product/Service Code: J061 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to Kurt.Kramer@va.gov by the specified due date and time.

• Offerors must include technical specifications of wiring/components, project duration, lead times, labor force details, and complete the Price Schedule and LOS Certification.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability and Price, using a comparative evaluation process.

• The Government reserves the right to select an offer that provides additional benefit beyond minimum requirements.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• However, VAAR 852.219-73 and FAR 52.219-27 indicate a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• Limitations on Subcontracting apply (75% for special trade contractors).

• A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 9:00 am at the Orlando VAMC, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827. Meet at the south entrance foyer area.

• Department of Labor Wage Determination applies.

• FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for the state of Florida, specifically for the areas of Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as detailed information on the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates.

This document is highly relevant for bidders on federal contracts in the specified Florida counties that are subject to the Service Contract Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of employees performing work under such contracts. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. It also outlines procedures for handling job classifications not explicitly listed in the determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)". It requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations if awarded a contract.

• Services: For service contracts, the contractor must not pay more than 50% of the contract amount to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs. Work further subcontracted by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractor counts towards this limit.
• Construction: For general construction, the limit is 85%. For special trade construction contractors, the limit is 75%. Costs of materials are excluded from these subcontracting calculations.
• Certification Acknowledgment: Offerors acknowledge that this certification is subject to penalties under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, for false statements.
• Compliance Verification: The VA may require documentation to verify compliance during contract performance and upon completion.
• Required Completion: The certification must be completed, signed, and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. Failure to provide this certification will render the offer ineligible for award.

This form is mandatory for all bidders. It outlines the subcontracting limitations that must be adhered to if a contract is awarded. Bidders must carefully review and complete this certification accurately, as failure to do so will result in disqualification. The specific subcontracting percentage limit depends on the NAICS code assigned to the acquisition (Services: 50%, General Construction: 85%, Special Trade Construction: 75%).