Radon Mitigation Equipment Installation

The Bureau of Indian Education is seeking a contractor to perform radon mitigation equipment installation at Taos Day School in Taos, New Mexico. The solicitation (140A2325Q0003) requires installing new active soil depressurization systems in multiple buildings and replacing existing fan systems, based on a 2022 radon assessment. Contractors must complete on-site construction within 60 calendar days, with a total contract performance period of 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages and will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, covering four factors: Technical Approach, Key Project Management/Technical Support, Project Schedule, and Quality Control Plan. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on January 24, 2025, proposal questions due by January 31, 2025, and the proposal deadline of February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

The contract is a 100% Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside with an estimated price range between $25,000 and $100,000. Successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price and a bid bond at 20%. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates (determination NM20240031), submission of personnel background checks, and adherence to facility COVID-19 protocols. Contractors must follow specific requirements including providing dedicated 110V circuits, performing necessary construction modifications, and maintaining EPA and tribal standards. Work will be performed at Taos Day School, specifically in Buildings 801, 802, Room 118 of Building 784, and involving system replacements in Rooms 113 and 102 of Building 781. The contractor must submit design documents at 70%, 99%, and 100% completion stages and provide comprehensive close-out documentation including as-built drawings and material certifications.