Takini school dry pipe sprinkler valve replacement

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education is seeking an Indian Economic Enterprise contractor to perform dry pipe sprinkler valve replacement, leak repair, and fire hydrant replacement at Takini School in Howes, South Dakota. Key contract requirements include replacing a 4-inch dry pipe sprinkler valve and air compressor, repairing the existing dry pipe sprinkler system, and installing five exterior fire hydrants, with work performed by NICET-certified technicians in compliance with NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and applicable federal and state regulations. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, provide background investigations for all personnel, and adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. Evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process, with technical proposals assessed on the contractor's approach to work and project schedule, while price proposals will be evaluated for reasonableness and completeness. The most recent amendment extended the proposal deadline to November 21, 2025 at 5 PM MST, with a mandatory second site visit scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 10 AM MST, and questions and answers due by November 7, 2025 at 5 PM MST.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small businesses, with no incumbent contractor identified. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000 as a single firm fixed-price construction contract. The project includes a total performance period of 120 calendar days, divided into 30 days for pre-construction services, 80 days for construction phase services, and 10 days for closeout services, with deliverables including working plans, inspection and testing reports, compliance certifications, construction cost estimates, and final operation manuals. The project scope involves 240 allocated labor hours for leak investigation and repair activities. All work will be performed at Takini School in Howes, South Dakota, with contractors required to provide bid bonds, payment bonds, and performance bonds prior to contract award.