Install Emergency Generator

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks installation of a Government-furnished 200 kW emergency generator with automatic transfer switch at its facility in La Sierra, Riverside, California, with quotations due June 16 at 6:30 AM Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; only small business concerns are eligible.

Place of performance is La Sierra, Riverside, California. The contractor must install the generator on a newly constructed 6-inch concrete pad, demolish the existing generator and pad, construct underground conduit between the generator and transfer switch, remove and install new asphalt, and coordinate manufacturer startup and commissioning including a 4-hour load bank test and operator training. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed by September 30, 2026. Mandatory site visit is May 29 at 2:30 PM PST; registration closes May 28 at 10:00 AM EST. Amendment 0001 (effective May 26) corrected the site visit time from CST to PST; offerors must acknowledge this amendment with their submission.

Offerors must hold California electrical licensing, demonstrate documented experience with at least one emergency generator installation completed within the past five years, and submit pricing for all line items. Quotation requirements include completed SF 1442 offer form, SF 24 bid bond (minimum 20% of proposed price, not to exceed $3 million), and transmittal summary letter with company contact information and SAM UEI number. Questions are due June 4 at 10:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology; award is firm fixed-price to the responsible offeror with the lowest priced proposal meeting all technical requirements. The NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Prevailing wage rates per Department of Labor determination apply; electrician inside work rates are $57.26 base plus $32.83 fringe as of December 29, 2025.