Replace Medium Voltage Cutoff Switches at US Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
70Z0G126BCCODCH01
NAICS
238210
PSC
Z2NZ
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 9, 2026
Response due
June 9, 2026
Place of performance
Buzzards Bay, MA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking design-build services to replace two 5KV medium voltage cutoff switches at the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors with expertise in electrical systems and compliance with federal and state codes. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating the need to prepare a bid rather than simply tracking the opportunity.

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SHORE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE COMMAND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CUTOFF SWITCHES PSN 16677450 AT U. S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION CAPE COD OTIS ANGB, MASSACHUSETTS (Buzzards Bay) J. Tessier David Dill, PE PROJECT ENGINEER BRANCH CHIEF ____________________________ MICHAEL P. CAROSOTTO, PE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT PROVIDENCE 475 KILVERT STREET WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND 02886 -- 1 of 55 -- REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CUTOFF SWITCHES PSN 16677450 CG BASE CAPE COD PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01 52 50 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA 01 80 00 FACILITIES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM -- End of Project Table of Contents -- -- 2 of 55 -- REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CUTOFF SWITCHES PSN 16677450 CG BASE CAPE COD Page 1 SECTION 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 1.1.1 Project Description a. The Coast Guard requires design-build services to provide replacement of (2) 5KV distribution switches and all, incidental wiring and incidental related work. The New switches will be replaced with a new state-of-the-art system that meets current state and federal codes, design standards and industry best practices. b. WORK SCOPE: Contractor shall furnish all design, labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation and disposal necessary to provide a complete operational 5KV distribution system that meets or exceeds the National Electrical Code. The work shall include, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Remove and dispose of (2) existing 5KV SF6 GAS PUFFER medium voltage cutoff switches and their cabinets. 2. Provide (2) new NEMA 4X enclosures 5KV distribution switches to replace existing. 3. Cutoff switch 86936 services the transformer that provides power to buildings 3161, 3162, 3163, and transformer that provides power to buildings Hangar 3172. 4. Cutoff switch 86937 services the transformer that provides power to buildings 3159 and 3154. 5. The switches and, all materials, shall be disposed of by incineration and in accordance with federal and state regulations. See specification for additional requirements. See specification 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS for additional information and requirements. 6. The contractor shall Remove and dispose of (2) existing concrete pad and provide (2) new concrete pads sized as required to support the replacement of new 5KV switchgear. 7. If Earth disturbance in previously undisturbed areas or at depths that are previously undisturbed requires consultations with the CEUP’s NEPA Environmental Reviewer. Contractor shall report to COR before any Earth disturbance. 8. Power outages shall be limited to a maximum (4) hours per 24-hour period. If more time is needed, a generator shall be provided for powering of all -- 3 of 55 -- REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CUTOFF SWITCHES PSN 16677450 CG BASE CAPE COD Page 2 facilities affected during site power interruptions. for the duration of the power outage. The contractor shall supply all connections and fuel for temporary generator. The contractor shall notify the unit 14 days prior to Power outages to the buildings. The contractor shall ensure connections are secured and safeguarded for the safety of unauthorized personnel. 9. The contractor shall provide a detailed plan to the Coast Guard that includes the temporary generator size, expected fuel consumption, expected fuel capacity, load calculations, and an after hours service representative for emergency maintenance of generator in case of unexpected failure. This service representative shall respond to phone call within one hour and shall be on site within 3 hours of emergency call. 10. Upon completion of each work day, the contractor shall ensure there are no exposed live parts and secure the entire construction area via a locked, 6’ high chain link fence, with warning signs, for the safety of unauthorized personnel. c. LOCATION: USCG CG Base Cape Cod Bldg 5201, Joint Base Cape Cod, 3159 Burge Blvd, Buzzards Bay, MA 02542. d. REQUIRED SERVICES: The renewed new 5KV distribution switches system shall have a minimum design life expectancy of 20 years (using commercial and industrial grade equipment) and provide maintenance personnel with a service friendly system. 1. The contractor shall submit and utilize a quality control plan to assure quality requirements are being met. The contractor shall review all submitted design documentation for completeness and accuracy. 2. The contractor shall be responsible for start-up and test of all systems in accordance with the equipment manufacturer and the NFPA testing guidelines. The testing shall include start-up, performance verification, testing, and adjusting. 3. The contractor shall utilize a licensed Electrical engineer with specialized experience with utility voltage to design and prepare installation/layout drawings for all work. The engineer shall conduct submittal reviews (if required), to ensure compliance with design drawings and shall certify all tests, including final systems test. The licensed engineer shall provide the Contracting Officer with a signed -- 4 of 55 -- REPLACE MEDIUM VOLTAGE CUTOFF SWITCHES PSN 16677450 CG BASE CAPE COD Page 3 certificate that the systems were installed and tested in accordance with approved plans. 4. All electrical work shall be accomplished by qualified Massachusetts licensed electrician. The electrician shall be experience with medium voltage electrical systems. The contractor shall submit a copy of the master electrician’s license/certification for review to the Contracting Officer before beginning any electrical work. 5. All work

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