Northern Virginia Campus — Demo
Data center · Loudoun County, VA · target energization 2029-06-304 bids in 2 trade/scope groups · 1 flagged as likely unrealistic
Electrical — Distribution, generators, UPS
Lowest $480,000,000 · spread $220,000,000 (45.8%) · benchmark $4,590,400–$4,590,400 USD/MW (mid $4,590,400)
| Bidder | Received | Amount | $ / MW | Hours / MW | Crew | Days | vs benchmark | Flag | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowball Electric Co. (fictional) Lowest | 2026-10-14 | $480,000,000 | $3,200,000 | 6,000 | 120 | 420 | Below band-30.3% vs mid | Likely unrealistic 30% under benchmark low | Scope clarifications outstanding; generator fleet pricing not itemized. | |
| Acme Power Systems (fictional) | 2026-10-12 | $700,000,000 | $4,666,667 | 10,000 | 180 | 540 | Within band+1.7% vs mid | — | Includes gensets and UPS; excludes utility substation. |
Benchmark basis: estimate line "Electrical distribution, generators, UPS" (38% of the anchored total; allocation profile assumption). Linked line: Electrical · Electrical distribution, generators, UPS · $688,560,000.
Mechanical — Cooling plant and distribution
Lowest $395,000,000 · spread $15,000,000 (3.8%) · benchmark $2,657,600–$2,657,600 USD/MW (mid $2,657,600)
| Bidder | Received | Amount | $ / MW | Hours / MW | Crew | Days | vs benchmark | Flag | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge HVAC Group (fictional) Lowest | 2026-10-15 | $395,000,000 | $2,633,333 | 5,266.67 | 100 | 500 | Within band-0.9% vs mid | — | Alternate: liquid-cooling-ready manifolds priced separately. | |
| Northstar Mechanical (fictional) | 2026-10-13 | $410,000,000 | $2,733,333 | 5,466.67 | 110 | 480 | Within band+2.8% vs mid | — | Closed-loop plant with evaporative trim per BOD rev 3. |
Benchmark basis: estimate line "Mechanical and cooling" (22% of the anchored total; allocation profile assumption). Linked line: Mechanical · Mechanical and cooling · $398,640,000.
A bid is flagged when its $/unit is more than 15% under the benchmark low, or its hours/unit is below the benchmark low: scope is probably missing or the price is not real.