Pine Ridge JCC Chadron NE Life Safety

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform life safety upgrades at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Chadron, Nebraska. The solicitation covers comprehensive electrical, fire detection, and safety system improvements across 14 different campus buildings, including installation of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, emergency lighting, fire alarm pull stations, electrical disconnects, GFCI receptacles, and sprinkler system valve replacements. The project will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose proposal meets all technical specifications at the lowest price. Proposals are due by April 14th, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with questions from potential bidders due by April 2nd, 2025. The solicitation requires contractors to demonstrate technical compliance with detailed specifications for improvements across multiple campus buildings including Administration, Maintenance, Shops, Dormitories, Gymnasium, and Activity Center.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small business contractors for the project. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with a specified performance period of 130 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The work will be performed entirely at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center located in Chadron, Nebraska 69337. The project encompasses upgrades to 14 specific base items across various campus structures, focusing on critical life safety and electrical system improvements. Contractors will need to carefully review the detailed solicitation documents to understand the specific deficiencies and required modifications in each building, ensuring comprehensive compliance with the USDA Forest Service's safety enhancement objectives.