Nez Perce-Clearwater NF - Seed Orchard Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehab

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR

Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate

written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0068 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Seed Orchard

Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehab. This project is to relocate the overhead power to underground

power, install a new electrical disconnect, and replace pump controls at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump

Station. The project will correct several electrical deficiencies at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump

Station, that have resulted in hazardous conditions and equipment failures. The project would include

removing existing overhead power, weather head, and pole and replacing it with new underground service to

new Type 4, 400A, 480V, 3 phased disconnect switch and post. Removing existing electrical backboard and

replacing with new pumpstation mounting assembly suitable for three NEMA Type4 Motor Control Centers.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry

Classification Standard Code is 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract

price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections are required

for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment

bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: No later than 22 July 2026 by 12:00 P.M. (Mountain Time).

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:

• 1- Combined Synopsis Solicitation Commercial Construction (SF 1442 Page 2 filled out).

• Schedule of Items

• Attachment 7 - Experience Questionnaire

• Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9

Attn: Daniel Franco

E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov

Organized Site Visit

Site visit will be performed on 07/07/2026 at 11:00 AM MST. Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation

and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. Ensure you are

familiar with inclement weather as this may hinder access to certain roads.

For solicitation questions email daniel.franco@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than 13

July 2026 by 12:00 P.M. (Mountain Time). This will ensure enough time to respond before the

solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number (Seed Orchard Disconnect and

Electrical Life Safety Rehab, 1240LU26Q0068) as the subject line of the email.