WRRC Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Modifications

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking electrical contractors to perform Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) modifications at the Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. The project requires reconfiguring three existing Eaton 93E 40kVA UPS systems to 20kVA in a parallel redundant configuration, correcting electrical code violations, and improving operational functionality for critical food safety laboratory equipment that cannot experience power interruptions. Contractors must furnish all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision to complete the work according to specifications and drawings. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing proposals based on past performance, technical approach, and price. The original proposal due date was extended through Amendment 001, with submissions now due by September 12, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. Eastern time. Site visits for potential bidders can be arranged by contacting Ron Haff at 510/559-5868 or Ron.haff@usda.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific contract values are not disclosed, bidders must demonstrate bonding capacity of at least $1 million for a single project and $2 million in aggregate, with a Bid Bond required at proposal submission and Performance and Payment Bonds required within 15 days of award. The contract establishes a firm-fixed price structure with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work scheduled to begin around September 30, 2025, and complete by January 29, 2026. All work will be performed at the Western Regional Research Center located at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California, with preference given to conducting outage work during weekends to minimize disruption to critical laboratory operations.