Sandia District Vehicle Gate Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks installation of an exterior motorized vehicle gate at the Sandia District facility in Tijeras, New Mexico, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 238290, with a $22 million size standard.

Place of performance is Tijeras, New Mexico (11776 Highway 337, Tijeras, NM 87059). The gate shall be 24 feet in length, constructed of lightweight materials to match existing fence sections in appearance, and capable of withstanding multiple daily opening and closing cycles. The gate integrates with existing card reader and keypad equipment on the northwest side and includes pressure loops for automatic opening on the east side. The contractor supplies all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, mobilization, demobilization, bonds, and taxes. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply; current wage determination for Bernalillo County lists carpenter at $24.08 per hour with $10.79 fringe, electrician at $40.30 per hour with $13.41 fringe, and plumber at $43.07 per hour with $16.60 fringe.

The contract is firm-fixed-price with performance from September 30 through November 30, 2026. The contractor must submit a Proposed Project Plan within five business days of award, weekly status reports every Friday by 3:00 p.m. MST, and as-built drawings upon completion. Proposals must include completed SF 1442, pricing using the provided Schedule of Items, and technical documentation addressing work plan and capability (10 pages maximum), key personnel qualifications (3 pages maximum), and performance schedule (3 pages maximum). Evaluation emphasizes technical approach, key personnel qualifications, performance schedule feasibility, fair and reasonable pricing, and past performance (acceptable or neutral). An organized site visit is scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Requests for Information are due September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. Contracting Officer Troy A. McCullough administers this solicitation; questions must be submitted by September 8. Amendment 0002, effective September 22, updated the gate specification from 50 feet to 24 feet and corrected the wage determination.