ND garrison DAM installation of two transformers

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified electrical contractor to remove and install two electrical transformers at the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery in Riverdale, North Dakota. The project stems from a lightning strike that necessitated transformer replacement, with work to be completed prior to March 21, 2025. Contractors must be licensed and certified in North Dakota for electrical transformer installation and are required to conduct a mandatory site visit before submitting their quote. The solicitation (140FS225Q0033) will evaluate quotes based on a best value approach, with technical requirements, lead time, site visit completion, past performance, and price being considered, wherein technical and past performance factors are weighted more heavily than price. Quotes must be submitted by January 20, 2025, at 1700 EST to jeremy_riva@fws.gov, with the opportunity set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238210.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with a size standard of $19 million, targeting electrical contractors and wiring installation professionals. The period of performance is from February 3, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with work to be conducted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM. The government will provide restroom facilities, electricity, and water during the project. Wage rates will be governed by the Service Contract Labor Standards and Wage Determination 2015-5383 Revision 23 for McLean County, North Dakota, which establishes minimum hourly rates and benefits. Contractors must follow all municipal, federal, state, and county regulations, provide all necessary equipment and materials, and ensure quality control meets industry standards. Acceptance of the work is contingent upon U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives determining the installation to be acceptable and in good working order.