The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Modoc National Forest awarded a $20,321.54 firm fixed-price purchase order to McCombs Electric, Inc. for replacement of the primary power source generator at the Crowder Flat Fire Station in Alturas, California. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 335312, calls for delivery of a 25-kilowatt, liquid propane gas-powered generator meeting specific technical requirements including a Stamford Electric generator with UL-1446 certification, Deep Sea 7420 controller with UL-508 certification, and a 2.4-liter four-cycle engine with electronic governor rated for the 5,200-foot altitude of the fire station location. The award was made on August 28, 2025, with completion scheduled for March 31, 2026.
The Forest Service selected McCombs Electric through a competitive solicitation process that evaluated proposals on best value criteria considering price and non-price factors including equipment specifications and delivery timelines. The generator will be installed in a building at the Crowder Flat Fire Station and delivered to the Modoc National Forest's South Fork Compound at 706 South Main Street, Alturas, California. This procurement supports the Forest Service's infrastructure maintenance mission by ensuring reliable backup power capabilities at critical fire management facilities.