J062--Replace street light pole concrete bases.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, is seeking proposals for the replacement of existing streetlight pole concrete bases and associated electrical work. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. Quotes are due June 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM CDT.

Scope of Work

This project involves comprehensive replacement and repair services for the streetlight infrastructure at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Key tasks include:

• Replacing twenty-six (26) existing streetlight pole concrete bases (30'-0" high) with new, higher concrete bases.
• Replacing approximately 7,600 feet of pole feeds between light poles.
• Replacing light pole head feeds, fuse holders, and fuses at all 26 locations.
• Performing paint repair on approximately thirty-one (31) light poles, including rust repair and touch-up to match existing finishes.
• The contractor must be a subject matter expert (SME) in maintenance and services.
• All work must ensure the street light circuit remains operational each night.
• Detailed specifications for pole base replacement, including materials (5,000 PSI concrete, rebar, new grounding rods), conduit, and anchor bolts, are provided in the "POLE BASE REPLACEMENT DET 1" document.
• Campus plan drawings ("LPB-01 NORTH HALF" and "LPB-02 SOUTH HALF") visually outline the specific locations and extent of the light pole base and wiring replacement work across the facility.

Contract Details

• Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard.
• Product/Service Code: J062 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Lighting Fixtures And Lamps).
• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP), comprising a 20-day administrative period and 70 days for field work.
• Place of Performance: St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303.
• Wage Determination: The "Wage Determination.pdf" document outlines minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits (e.g., $5.55/hr H&W) applicable under the Service Contract Act for Benton and Stearns Counties, Minnesota. Bidders must ensure compliance with these mandated rates.

Submission & Evaluation

• Site Visit: May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Location: Facilities Management Office, Building 3, Second Floor, Conference Room 207C, St. Cloud VA Health Care System. POC: Mayda I. Vazquez Velez, (320) 252-1670 x 7785.
• Technical Questions Due: May 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM CDT. Submit via email to Safa Shleiwet at safa.shleiwet@va.gov.
• Quotes Due: June 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM CDT. Submit via email to Safa Shleiwet at safa.shleiwet@va.gov. Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their complete quote.
• Eligibility: Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer.
• Evaluation Factors (descending order of importance):
  1. Technical Approach
  2. Past Performance
  3. Price
• The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

Contact Information

• Contract Specialist: Safa Shleiwet (safa.shleiwet@va.gov)