MN-MN VLY NWR-vehicle lift replacement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a post above-ground automotive lift with a 20,000-pound capacity at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota. The specified equipment is a Rotary SPO20-TA/SPO20N0T0-BL lift or equivalent, featuring symmetric "Double S" 8-bend columns, adjustable height and width, patented 3-stage TRIO arms, and ALI/ETL GOLD safety certification. Quotes must include itemized pricing for the lift unit, accessories, freight, installation labor, and optional protection plans, with vendors required to identify their installation contractor at the time of submission. Evaluation will be based on best value using comparative analysis, considering technical acceptability, competitive pricing, delivery and installation schedule, installer documentation completeness, and past performance history through CPARS/CRA. The solicitation number is 140FS226Q0085, with quotes due by April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, and quotes or questions must be submitted via email to khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov.

This is a 100% total small business set-aside with women-owned small business (WOSB) eligibility designation. The NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a $22 million size standard applicable to small business determination. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed price agreement with a period of performance from April 22, 2026 to September 30, 2026, with delivery required by September 30, 2026. Installation work must comply with OSHA standards, manufacturer guidelines, and local building codes, and services are subject to prevailing wage requirements under Wage Determination 2015-4945, revision 30, for Hennepin County, Minnesota. The work will be performed at the Rapids Lake Shop Facility located at 15850 Rapid Lake Road (also referenced as 15852 Rapids Lake Road), E Carver, Minnesota 55315.