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Emergency backup power system upgrade at Vernon Jubilee Hospital includes installation of a 1500 kW diesel generator and modernization of electrical distribution systems, with contractors needing to account for generator lead times.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004682429

Issuing Organization

Interior Health Authority

Solicitation Type

ITB - Invitation to Bid (Formal)

Solicitation Number

6120400

Title

ITB VJH Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade Phase 1 - Electrical Contractor Services

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/08/20 07:46:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2025/09/16 05:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

IHCP Procurement Team

ihcppprocurementteam@interiorhealth.ca

Description

Project Description: Vernon Jubilee Hospital’s existing emergency backup power system is undersized and lacks sufficient redundancy. Phase 1 of the Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade involves renovating exterior and interior spaces to modernize the emergency generator plant and electrical distribution. Key improvements include new electrical rooms in the North and South Towers and upgraded distribution panels to enhance power reliability and capacity across the hospital. Contractors must account for generator lead times to ensure timely substantial completion. The scope of work will also include the following below: (but not limited to)
• Procurement and Installation of 1500 kW diesel generator in enclosure
• Seismic Consulting Engineer for required seismic restraints
• Geo-technical contractor to identify soil and asphalt structure and thickness.
• Hazardous material abatement contractor.
• Removal, modifications and upgrades to underground plumbing and utility services.
• Removal of existing fuel tanks and Installation of new fuel tank.
• Decommissioning, upgrading and replacing electrical services.

Estimated Budget of construction: $6,100,000.00

Project Delivery Method: Design-Bid-Build

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on bcbid.gov.bc.ca. MERX asks that you refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.