AZ-willow beach NFH-install pump VFD

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks furnish and installation of two Variable Frequency Drives on Floating Platform Pump systems at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery in Mohave County, Arizona, with quotations due July 16, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).

Place of performance is Willow Beach, Arizona. The contractor must hold a valid contractor's license for mechanical work, employ qualified and licensed electricians, and demonstrate documented experience installing and commissioning VFD systems on industrial pump applications. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, manufacturer installation requirements, and federal, state, and facility-specific safety regulations. The scope requires the contractor to furnish and install VFD units sized for each pump motor with appropriate external enclosures or door kits, verify existing electrical infrastructure compatibility, perform all electrical connections including power and control wiring and grounding, conduct comprehensive testing including soft-start operation and speed control performance, provide written test results and as-built documentation, and train facility staff. A minimum one-year warranty on labor and materials and manufacturer's warranty for major equipment are required.

Period of performance runs August 3 through November 2, 2026, with 90-day delivery required after award. Quotations must include technical capability evidence, work execution narrative, VFD unit brochures, two past performance examples with references, and pricing broken down by total price, unit price, delivery, and mobilization/installation costs. The contract will be awarded as firm-fixed-price to the responsible offeror providing best value considering price and non-price factors. Site visits are scheduled July 7 and 9 at 9 am; questions are due July 9 to nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov. Prevailing wage applies per Arizona Wage Determination No. 2015-5467.