Arroyo Seco Electrical Upgrade, Los Padres National Forest

The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to inform potential offerors of this requirement.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued by Southern California Acquisition Service Area, Arcadia, CA 91006 on or about 21 April 2017. The solicitation number will be AG-9AB5-S-17-0047. This solicitation, including all specifications, will only be available in downloadable electronic format. The solicitation and ALL DOCUMENTS will be uploaded in FBO.

This requirement will be 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business entity. All prospective Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Contractors will be searched against the https://www.sam.gov to ensure they are eligible for Federal contract awards. Please forward technical inquiries to Vincent Chua at vchua@fs.fed.us

Project Description: Arroyo Seco Electrical Upgrade, Los Padres National Forest

This acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for construction services. The contract award will be based on best value using FAR Part 15.

The proposed project includes but not limited to the following:

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment transportation, permits, testing and incidentals necessary for the performance of the work specified in the Statement of work (SOW).

This project consists of upgrading the electrical system (from the existing switchgear to the existing pump house) at the Arroyo Seco administrative site, in Monterey County, on the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest.

The work shall include, but may not be limited to:

Remove and disposing of the existing wire from conduit.

Install 4/0 AWG, THW, 600V, Copper Wire, stranded (3,000 linear feet.) in existing conduit.

Install #2 AWG, THW, 600V, Copper wire, stranded (Ground) (1,500 linear feet) in the same exiting conduit.

Construct 200 linear feet 18"w x 24"d, install new 3" conduit and backfill and compact.

Replace 40A breaker at main switch gear with 70A/2, plug-in circuit breaker 10k ampere interrupt capacity, 240vac.

Install AC Automatic Booster Transformer 15KVA, Indoor.

Note: Existing conditions shall be verified by the Contractor.

The estimated construction cost is between $25,000.00 and $75,000.00

The anticipated award of this contract is May 2017.

The completion time for this contract is 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The specifications for this project will be posted with the solicitation and are not available at this time.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and the annual size standard is $15M.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on Monday May 22, 2017 by 10:00 AM Local Time. Responses shall be sent via mail to the following address: Angeles National Forest, Southern California Acquisition Service Area, 701 N Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006. Email submissions of the RFP WILL NOT be accepted.