Y1DA--PROJECT 675-23-801, Bid-Build (BB) Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS), is seeking professional construction services for Project 675-23-801, "Improve Lake Baldwin Electrical Distribution" at its Lake Baldwin and Lakemont Campuses in Orlando, FL. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The project aims to upgrade critical electrical infrastructure. Quotes are due February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to improve the electrical distribution system in accordance with 100% design drawings and specifications. Key tasks include:
- Replacing the tiebreaker in Building 500's Switchboards 2 and 3.
- Adding a disconnecting means at the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) south utility feeder.
- Replacing the transformer in front of Building 3130 and relocating overhead power lines underground.
- Replacing the transformer between Buildings 504 and 502 and providing emergency generator-backed power to Building 504.
- Replacing the fire pump ATS and medium voltage ATSs No. 2, 3, and 4.
- Relocating or replacing the ATS in the chiller yard at the Lakemont campus. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $4,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 270 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 221122 (Utilities - Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution)
- Place of Performance: Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (OVAHCS), Lake Baldwin Campus, 5201 Raymond Street, Orlando, FL 32803 and Lakemont Campus, 2500 S. Lakemont Avenue, Orlando, FL 32814.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: January 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Request for Information (RFI) Due: January 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.
- Evaluation: Comparative evaluation based on non-price factors (significantly more important than cost/price) and price.
- Mandatory Forms: Specialized Experience Form, Past Performance Questionnaire, EMR Form (EMR > 1.0 disqualifies), Base Offer Price Breakdown, and Limitation of Subcontracting Certificate (General Construction: max 85% to non-SDVOSB/VOSB).
- Bonds: A bid guarantee (20% of bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less) is required. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.
Eligibility
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and certified in SBA's VetCert program.
Point of Contact
Elizabeth Romero, Contracting Officer, elizabeth.romero@va.gov, (407) 399-7526.