NIFC 410A ITS Lighting Replace

The Bureau of Land Management's National Interagency Fire Center seeks replacement of interior lighting systems at its NIFC 410A building in Boise, Idaho, with proposals due July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time and questions due July 14, 2026. This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard.

Place of performance is the NIFC 410A building at 3833 Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho. The project encompasses approximately 5,454 square feet of office space renovation including demolition, new partitions, flooring, LED lighting with occupancy sensors and photocell controls, HVAC modifications, plumbing, and electrical systems. The contract covers a fixed period of performance from May 1, 2026, to November 15, 2026, with 220 calendar days allowed for completion following a 10-day notice to proceed.

The estimated project value is below $500,000. Prevailing wage determination ID20260104 (effective May 18, 2026) applies to Ada and Boise counties; electricians earn $42.25 base plus $18.84 fringe, with rates for 16 construction classifications ranging from $17.11 to $42.25 base plus fringe. The prime contractor must perform at least 15 percent of work costs with its own employees, excluding material costs. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of bid price (or $3 million, whichever is less) and 100 percent performance and payment bonds are required within 10 days of award.

Award will use Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating construction plan and project schedule for technical acceptability, then price. Amendment 0002 (issued July 20, 2026) provided furniture layout updates, flooring specification changes to Mannington Commercial Linear Stone Shale, electrical plan modifications, cubicle receptacle details, and room signage specifications using Gemini Duets laser indoor metals. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments prior to proposal submission.