NRS Generator install and transfer switch

The US Department of Agriculture Forest Service is procuring generator and transfer switch installation services at the Northern Research Station in Delaware, Ohio. The project involves installing a government-provided 30KW diesel generator to provide backup power for three greenhouses, including installation of a precast concrete generator pad with chain link fencing, transfer switches, sub-panels, and all necessary conduit and wiring. Contractors must attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM CT, with contact required to Jess Lewandowski at 740-368-0153 or Jess.Lewandowski@usda.gov. The evaluation will use a best value trade-off approach considering past performance, experience, and price, with emphasis on the contractor's ability to satisfy customers and demonstrate specialized experience in similar projects. The solicitation closes on September 26, 2025, and follows Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 13 and 36.

This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The government estimates the project value between $25,000 and $100,000, with a firm fixed-price contract structure and 120-day completion timeline after award. The contractor must complete both the generator installation and transfer switch repair/replacement within ten business days of beginning on-site work, making this a time-critical project for maintaining climate control systems that protect decades of research. Work will be performed at the Northern Research Station located at 359 Main Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015, with contractors required to comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for Delaware County, Ohio. The government will provide the Generac 30KW diesel generator and utility location maps, while the contractor must supply the concrete pad, transfer switches, sub-panels, and all other required materials and labor.