Electrical distribution system investigation

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting proposals for an Electrical Distribution System Investigation (campus-wide) at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California. The contractor will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the school's degraded medium voltage and low voltage electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, panelboards, disconnects, and distribution equipment, with deliverables including power quality monitoring, infrared thermographic inspection, electrical testing, substation condition assessment, and technical reporting with cost estimates. Key requirements include designation of a Professional Engineer-licensed Project Manager, compliance with multiple electrical codes and standards (NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NEC, IEEE 1159, and others), and completion of all work within 30 calendar days of receiving Notice to Proceed. The evaluation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection methodology, where only the lowest-priced responsive proposal meeting technical acceptability standards will be considered for award. The current proposal deadline is April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with questions due by April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

This solicitation is restricted to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs) that are also small business concerns under the Buy Indian Act, classified under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors) with a $19.0 million size standard. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The estimated contract value ranges from $100,000 to $250,000 on a firm fixed-price basis. The contractor must mobilize and commence work within five business days of Notice to Proceed, with critical interim deadlines including a kickoff meeting within 5 days, field investigation completion within 20 days, and draft report submission within 25 days. Performance will take place at Sherman Indian High School, a Bureau of Indian Education off-reservation boarding school serving 308 enrolled students in Riverside, California. Bonding requirements include a bid bond of 20 percent of contract price, and both performance and payment bonds of 100 percent of contract price. All personnel with facility access must undergo background screening, and the contractor must comply with Davis Bacon prevailing wage determinations for California (General Decision CA20260025).