MN detroit lakes WMD truck upfit

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform a truck upfit for their Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District in Minnesota. The solicitation requires the modification of a 2025 Chevrolet 3500 DRW fleet vehicle with specific equipment installations, including an aluminum flatbed, rear hitch, toolboxes, and running boards. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical specifications, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance factors being more heavily weighted than price. Interested vendors must submit quotes using SF 1449 form, emailed to jeremy_riva@fws.gov by February 10, 2025, at 1700 EST. The evaluation will consider the contractor's ability to meet detailed technical specifications, which include precise requirements for equipment installation, DOT compliance, and use of off-the-shelf components.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336211 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The period of performance is scheduled from February 27, 2025, to May 1, 2025, as a firm-fixed price contract. The work will be performed in Becker County, Minnesota, with specific wage determinations for service workers based on local rates. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation requires detailed documentation including labor costs, estimated completion time, and warranty information for all parts and installation. Subcontractors must be disclosed with the initial quote submission, and all installations must be performed by qualified personnel following manufacturer instructions while maintaining the vehicle's existing warranty.