MI shiawassee NWR electric upgrade

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking electrical upgrade services for the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. The scope of work involves upgrading the existing electrical service from 50 amps to 100 amps, including disconnecting and removing existing wiring, installing new appropriately rated wiring through existing underground conduit (approximately 125 feet), upgrading electrical boxes and panels, and furnishing and installing a 50-amp RV-capable receptacle in the garage. The contract requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, Buy American construction materials requirements, environmental standards, and submission of certified payrolls and performance/payment bonds. Award will be made to the responsible respondent submitting the lowest evaluated price determined fair and reasonable. Critical deadlines include April 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for submission of written questions, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for quotation submissions, and a mandatory site visit on April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST (with 24-hour RSVP requirement).

This is a Total Small Business set-aside acquisition with no incumbent identified. The estimated contract value is less than $25,000, with the period of performance extending from April 27, 2026 to May 15, 2026. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 15 calendar days of that notice, with normal duty hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. An alternative payment protection of either a performance/payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100 percent of the contract price must be submitted within 10 days of award. The place of performance is located at 6975 Mower Road, Saginaw, MI 48601, and contractors must be registered and active in SAM.gov at time of award with demonstrated prior experience in similar electrical work.