Replace Walk-in Cooler and Freezer – Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking contractors to provide urgent replacement of walk-in cooler and freezer units at the Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center's Dining Hall in Puxico, Missouri. The project requires complete removal and replacement of existing refrigeration equipment with a new combination-type system featuring separate cooler and freezer sections, each approximately 8'-2"w x 12'-10"d x 6'-9"h, with 4-inch thick insulated panels, stainless steel finishes, and compliance with DOE energy efficiency standards and low global warming potential refrigerant requirements. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and submit both technical and price proposals limited to 10 pages. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing proposals on price and technical approach, including the use of biobased products. A mandatory site visit was held on July 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM CDT, with proposal submissions due by July 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT to ian.barnes@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The project value is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000, with the Schedule of Items listing one lump sum replacement of the walk-in cooler and freezer system. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of contract award and complete the entire project within 90 calendar days. Performance will take place at the Mingo Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located at 4253 Missouri T, Puxico, MO 63960, specifically in Building 253 (Dining Hall). The project emphasizes the urgent nature of the replacement and requires strict adherence to provided specifications, plans, and existing site conditions as documented in the technical photographs and floor plans.