Fernan Ranger Station lift station electrical repair

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 1–Northern Region seeks electrical repairs to the Fernan Ranger Station lift station in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with quotations due November 12, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside; the procurement is issued as an RFQ under solicitation 1240LU26Q0125 with an estimated project value under $25,000.

Place of performance is Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Work must be completed within 30 business days of notice to proceed, with final completion by December 31, 2026. The scope comprises three primary deliverables: replacement of a corroded disconnect switch, circuit breaker, and control box housing with corrosion-resistant, water-resistant equipment; protection of exposed power cables through cable replacement, installation of a junction box and metal conduit, and waterproof covering at the point of penetration; and replacement of the existing light fixture with a low-profile, hard-wired LED fixture and installation of an accessible switch at the vault entry point. All contractor personnel must hold required licensing for their assigned tasks. Travel expenses must be included in the quotation; the government furnishes no materials or equipment.

The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply; rates for electricians are $48.55 per hour base rate plus fringe benefits.

Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror whose proposed price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is assessed as acceptable or neutral. Evaluation criteria are technical approach, price per FAR 12.204, and past performance assessed on recency, relevancy, and quality within the preceding five years. Quotations must include completed SF 1442, price schedule, past performance questionnaire, and written technical approach with equipment data sheets and product literature, submitted via email to john.curry@usda.gov. Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. Amendment 2 extended the deadline from October 22 to November 12, 2026.