Opportunity
Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #IFB 125215
Radford University Campus Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Solicitation
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
IFB 125215
NAICS
237130
Radford University is seeking bids to upgrade its campus electrical infrastructure. - Buyer: Radford University (higher education institution) - Project scope includes: - Installation of a 13-section lineup of 4.16 kV main-tie-main switchgear in an outdoor protected-aisle enclosure, mounted on a cable vault - Construction of underground ductbanks and installation of cables to provide feeders from the RED substation - Feeder tie-in to the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and associated distribution feeders - Reconfiguration of feeders to support construction phasing - Modifications to the RED substation to accommodate the new infrastructure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid conference for interested contractors - Detailed construction phasing to minimize disruption to campus operations
Description
This solicitation is for the installation of a 13-section lineup of 4.16 kV main-tie-main switchgear within an outdoor protected-aisle enclosure installed on a cable vault. The project includes construction of underground ductbanks and installation of cables to provide feeders from the RED substation, a feeder tie-in to the CHP, associated distribution feeders, and reconfiguration of feeders to support construction phasing. Additionally, modifications to the RED substation are required to support the upgraded electrical infrastructure. The project is open for responses until September 1, 2026, and includes mandatory pre-bid conference details in the solicitation documents.