MN morris WMD- seed room HVAC and electrical insta

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring HVAC electrical components installation services for the Morris Wetland Management District headquarters in Morris, Minnesota. The project involves installing electrical systems for a controlled temperature commercial refrigeration unit designed for long-term preservation of native seeds, including approximately 115 feet of wire and conduit for 208-230-volt and 110-volt systems, electrical breakers, lighting, evaporator coils, thermostat, condensate line, and main disconnect. The solicitation (140FS225Q0219) requires contractors to demonstrate experience with HVAC electrical components, technical expertise, regulatory compliance with NFPA 70 and local utility requirements, and provide competitive pricing with warranty terms. Evaluation criteria include technical expertise, past performance, and cost competitiveness, with contractors required to submit quotes on company letterhead including technical proposals, itemized cost breakdowns, and three examples of similar past work. The proposal submission deadline is October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with site visits recommended to understand project scope fully.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), structured as a firm-fixed price contract. The performance period extends from October 13, 2025 to December 12, 2025, providing approximately two months for project completion. The work location is specifically at the Morris Wetland Management District headquarters in Morris, Minnesota, within Stevens County, which falls under Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4957 requiring minimum wage compliance of $17.75 per hour for federal contract workers. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits for pre- and post-installation work and provide comprehensive system testing and staff instruction upon completion. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges were disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the project scope suggests a specialized installation requiring expertise in both HVAC and electrical systems for sensitive seed preservation applications.