Electrical upgrade at harrison lake NFH

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking electrical contractors to perform comprehensive electrical upgrades at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery in Charles City, Virginia. The solicitation (No. 140FC225Q0041) requires a firm fixed-price construction contract to upgrade electrical systems in four specific buildings: Building J, Building K, Building L, and a Pole Shed. The scope includes replacing non-working outlets, relocating disconnects and a transformer, installing NEMA 4 watertight drop downs, upgrading lighting systems, and installing emergency exit signs, all in compliance with 2020 National Electrical Code standards. Contractors will be evaluated based on price and past experience with similar construction services, particularly those involving historic restoration, traditional carpentry, roofing skills, and early 20th-century construction methods. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 31, 2025, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 9:00 am EST, requiring 24-hour advance RSVP.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The total contract value is less than $25,000, with performance required from August 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, and a 30-day completion requirement after notice to proceed. The work will be performed at the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery located in Charles City, Virginia, with the Fish and Wildlife Service providing some materials such as LED bulbs and fixtures while the contractor supplies all other necessary materials and supplies. The government will select the offer providing the best value, which may not necessarily be the lowest price, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determination requirements for building construction projects in the specified Virginia counties.