Statement of Work

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Statement of Work
“Increase Emergency Power”
Project: 650-22-104

07/07/2026
Providence, Rhode Island VA Health Care System (650)

B.1 INTRODUCTION

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. (VAMC).

B.2 BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The Providence, Rhode Island VAMC intends to procure construction services to increase the emergency power capacity for the main hospital building (building 1).

B.3 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certifications, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the Contract plans and Specifications, and all other supporting documents for this contract to include, but not limited to the following documents: Refer to Section D for list of attachments.

B.4 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

Add two (2) diesel generators with paralleling capability and the associated distribution equipment with the adequate capacity to accommodate future additions and renovations to the hospital. The new generators are to be located in the vicinity of parking lot 8, with the distribution and control equipment located in the mechanical room in the basement of Building 1.

Two (2) electrical duct banks, combined in a single trench, will be required from the new Control Building. The dual duct bank in the single trench will turn toward Building 1 A-Wing just south of the existing utility boxes concrete pad and then turn north. The duct banks will then split in order for the normal power to the electrical room to enter the southeastern side of E-Wing Building 1 and the new power to serve the new panels will enter the basement of A-Wing Building 1. An electrical conduit will be required from the new Emergency Generator Control Building to Building T18.

The construction shall conform to Department of Veterans Affairs design manuals and technical specifications, as well as all applicable codes. Construction work will be coordinated with other ongoing projects at the Providence, Rhode Island VAMC. It is expected that the following disciplines will be required for the construction of this project: civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, fire protection, structural and plumbing.

B.5 CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest editions of established standards. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup.