Federal · SAM.gov · Rhode Island

Increase Emergency Power

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Rhode Island·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Dec 18, 2026·Posted Nov 4, 2026

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Construction services will increase emergency power capacity for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center at 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908.
The solicitation was posted November 4, 2026 with responses due December 18, 2026, work beginning within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and lasting no longer than 630 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
The issuing agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs for Providence VA Health Care System Project 650-22-104 titled Increase Emergency Power.
The work adds two diesel generators with paralleling capability and associated distribution equipment with capacity for future additions, with new generators near parking lot 8 and distribution and control equipment in the basement mechanical room of Building 1.
Two electrical duct banks combined in a single trench will run from the new Control Building toward Building 1 A-Wing and split to enter E-Wing and A-Wing basement, plus an electrical conduit from the new Emergency Generator Control Building to Building T18.
Required paralleling controls must tie into existing Russ Electric proprietary paralleling gear, with installation by or under the direction of Russ Electric technicians.
The engine generator system is specified as a Caterpillar 600kW generator or approved equal, 277/480V, 3-phase diesel for parallel operation with other generators and utility source.
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, with work disrupting hospital operations coordinated off-hours at no additional cost to the Government.
The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision and materials, submit product and shop-drawing submittals within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, attend monthly progress meetings, and provide operation manuals and as-built drawings before final payment.

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Andrew Merical

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Location:

RI 02908

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Notice

7cf2475364cb4cb5a6c821dcfcce484c

36C24126Q0707

Method

Solicitation

Duration

630 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision and materials to increase emergency power capacity for the main hospital.
Install two diesel generators with paralleling capability and distribution and control equipment near Lot 8 and in Building 1 basement.
Install dual electrical duct banks in a single trench to Building 1 A-Wing and E-Wing and conduit to Building T18.
Provide required submittals, safety and infection control plans, operation manuals, as-built drawings, and monthly progress meeting minutes.

Posted Scope of Work

This requirement is for construction services to increase the capacity of the emergency power system for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Add two diesel generators with paralleling capability and associated distribution equipment with adequate capacity for future additions, located in the vicinity of parking lot 8 with distribution and control equipment in the basement mechanical room of Building 1; install two electrical duct banks combined in a single trench from the new Control Building toward Building 1 A-Wing with splits to E-Wing and A-Wing basement entries, plus electrical conduit to Building T18; perform civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, fire protection, structural and plumbing work in strict accordance with VA design manuals, technical specifications, drawings and applicable codes, coordinated with other ongoing projects.

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Where exactly will the work be performed?

At the Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908, with generators in Lot 8 near parking lot 8 and conduit runs to B and E Wings of Building 1 mechanical spaces, including an electrical panel in the B Wing basement.

What generators and paralleling equipment are required?

Two diesel generators with paralleling capability and associated distribution equipment; paralleling controls must tie into existing Russ Electric proprietary paralleling gear, and the engine generator is specified as a Caterpillar 600kW generator or approved equal.

What is the period of performance and work hours?

Commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and last no longer than 630 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; normal hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, with disruptive work coordinated off-hours at no additional cost.

When are responses due and who is the project contact?

Responses are due December 18, 2026; project contact is Robert Palmer, Technical Expert, 401-273-7100 x13206, Robert.Palmer4@va.gov.

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Awardee

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Publish Date

Nov 4, 2026

Descriptions

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Last Modified Date: Nov 4, 2026

Modified Date

Nov 4, 2026

Response Date

Dec 18, 2026

Modifications

Count: 0

Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Dec 18, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C24126Q0707

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Code

3600

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Address

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Address

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State: "ME"
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Street Address: "ONE VA CENTER"

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Solicitation

Set Aside

SDVOSBC

Deadlines

Response: Dec 18, 2026
Response Tz: America/New_York

Organization Id

100176746

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: Andrew.Merical@va.gov
Full Name: Andrew Merical

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Place Of Performance

Zip

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State

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Name: Rhode Island

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Solicitation Number

36C24126Q0707

Additional Reporting

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History

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Opportunity Id

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Department

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Posted Date

Nov 4, 2026

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Resource Links

History Fetched

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Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: Andrew.Merical@va.gov
Full Name: Andrew Merical

Description Text

This requirement is for construction services to increase the capacity of the emergency power system for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center.

Resources Fetched

Yes

Response Dead Line

Dec 18, 2026

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

Place Of Performance

Zip

02908

State

Code: RI
Name: Rhode Island

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

36C24126Q0707

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Increase Emergency Power

Department of Veterans AffairsIssuing agency·Rhode Island·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Dec 18, 2026·Posted Nov 4, 2026

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AI takeaways

Construction services will increase emergency power capacity for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center at 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908.
The solicitation was posted November 4, 2026 with responses due December 18, 2026, work beginning within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and lasting no longer than 630 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
The issuing agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs for Providence VA Health Care System Project 650-22-104 titled Increase Emergency Power.
The work adds two diesel generators with paralleling capability and associated distribution equipment with capacity for future additions, with new generators near parking lot 8 and distribution and control equipment in the basement mechanical room of Building 1.
Two electrical duct banks combined in a single trench will run from the new Control Building toward Building 1 A-Wing and split to enter E-Wing and A-Wing basement, plus an electrical conduit from the new Emergency Generator Control Building to Building T18.
Required paralleling controls must tie into existing Russ Electric proprietary paralleling gear, with installation by or under the direction of Russ Electric technicians.
The engine generator system is specified as a Caterpillar 600kW generator or approved equal, 277/480V, 3-phase diesel for parallel operation with other generators and utility source.
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST, with work disrupting hospital operations coordinated off-hours at no additional cost to the Government.
The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision and materials, submit product and shop-drawing submittals within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, attend monthly progress meetings, and provide operation manuals and as-built drawings before final payment.

Term: 630 calendar days after the…
Documents: 9 files

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Contact the buyer

Andrew Merical

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Location:

RI 02908

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Notice

7cf2475364cb4cb5a6c821dcfcce484c

36C24126Q0707

Method

Solicitation

Duration

630 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP)

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision and materials to increase emergency power capacity for the main hospital.
Install two diesel generators with paralleling capability and distribution and control equipment near Lot 8 and in Building 1 basement.
Install dual electrical duct banks in a single trench to Building 1 A-Wing and E-Wing and conduit to Building T18.
Provide required submittals, safety and infection control plans, operation manuals, as-built drawings, and monthly progress meeting minutes.

Posted Scope of Work

This requirement is for construction services to increase the capacity of the emergency power system for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center.

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S02_Drawings.pdfPDF

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S02_Wage Determination RI20260001 10012026.pdfPDF

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S02_Specifications.pdfPDF

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Past Performance Questionnaire.docxDOCX

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S02_ Brand Name Justification - Russ Electric CO Final Redacted.pdfPDF

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S02_PCRA Signed.pdfPDF

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S02_Final SOW.docxDOCX

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Questions & answers

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Where exactly will the work be performed?

What generators and paralleling equipment are required?

What is the period of performance and work hours?

When are responses due and who is the project contact?

Responses are due December 18, 2026; project contact is Robert Palmer, Technical Expert, 401-273-7100 x13206, Robert.Palmer4@va.gov.

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Hit

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Type

Code: o
Value: Solicitation

Type

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Award

Awardee

Title

Increase Emergency Power

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Nov 4, 2026

Descriptions

Content: <p>This requirement is for construction services to increase the capacity of the emergency power system for the main hospital at the Providence, Rhode Island VA Medical Center.</p>
Last Modified Date: Nov 4, 2026

Modified Date

Nov 4, 2026

Response Date

Dec 18, 2026

Modifications

Count: 0

Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Dec 18, 2026

Solicitation Number

36C24126Q0707

Organization Hierarchy

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Country: "US"

Organization Id

100006568

Code

3600

Name

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000214

Code

36C241

Name

241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "04330"
City: "TOGUS"
State: "ME"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "ONE VA CENTER"

Organization Id

100176746

Type

Solicitation

Title

Increase Emergency Power

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 236220
Type: primary

Title

Increase Emergency Power

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