What this opportunity is
The Department of the Interior is seeking a contractor for an electrical system upgrade and roof replacement at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Roswell, NM, under a total small business set-aside. This firm fixed-price contract falls within a magnitude of construction price range between $25,000 and $100,000. Interested small businesses should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating the need to prepare a bid rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
RFQ 140FGA26Q0031 Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Electrical System Upgrade & Biology Bldg Roof Replacement
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Section Title
Part I—The Schedule
A Solicitation/Contract Form
B Prices
C Description/Specifications/Statement of Work
D Packaging and Marking
E Inspection and Acceptance
F Project Delivery
G Contract Administration Data
H Special Contract Requirements
Part II—Contract Clauses
I Contract Clauses
Part III—List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments
J List of Attachments
Part IV—Representations and Instructions
K Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors
L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors
M Evaluation Factors for Award
NOTE: Be advised that the controlling law regarding certain terms and conditions of this agreement
remains unsettled by the Federal judiciary at the time of award and will be enforced only to the extent
permitted by law. Notice will be provided regarding the legal outcomes that impact your agreement.
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SECTION A – Solicitation / Contract Form
Please refer to Standard Form 1442
Project Title: Electrical System Upgrade & Biology Bldg Roof Replacement
Location: The project site is located at the
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
Biology Compound
4265 E Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
Contract Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Set Aside: Total Small Business
Magnitude of Construction Price Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
NOTE: In accordance with FAR 36.204, for construction contracts, we are obligated to state the
magnitude of a project using specific price ranges, both in terms of its physical characteristics and
estimated price range. However, it's crucial to understand that these price ranges are broad categories
and selecting one does not imply that our budget is at the higher end of that range. The intent is to give
a general sense of the project's scale without revealing the Government's precise estimate. For instance,
categorizing a project as being "Between $100,000 and $250,000," doesn't mean our budget is close to
$250,000. It simply means the estimated cost falls within that bracket. The actual value could be
anywhere within that range.
(End of Section A)
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SECTION B – PRICES (QUOTE SCHEDULE)
Name of Firm: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: __________ Zip Code: __________________
Unique Entity ID (12 Digits assigned by SAM.gov) __________________ CAGE Code: _______________
Name and Title of Firm’s Point of Contact: _________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email Address: _________________________
This requirement is for one (1) Firm Fixed Price Construction contract. The contractor shall furnish all
labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete electrical system upgrades
and roof replacement work within the Biology Compound at Bitter Lake National Wildlife
Refuge (BLNWR), Chaves County, New Mexico.
Item no. Item Description Quantity
Unit of
Measure Total
00010 3-Phase Electrical Panel System Upgrade 1 LS $
00020 Replace Biology Building Adobe Roof 1 LS $
GRAND TOTAL $
LS = Lump Sum
(End of Section B)
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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required for the location
described in the statement of work. See Attachments.
(End of Section C)
SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1.0 PAYMENT OF POSTAGE FEES
All postage and fees related to submitting information forms, reports, etc., to the CO or the COR
shall be paid by the contractor.
D.2.0 MARKING
All information submitted to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative
shall clearly indicate the Contract Number of the contract for which the information is being
submitted.
(End of Section D)
SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
The following clauses are incorporated by reference:
52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996
(End of Section E)
SECTION F – PROJECT DELIVERY
F.1.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
See clause 52.211-10 in this section.
The following clauses are incorporated by reference:
52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984
**The following clauses are provided in full text:
52.211-10 – COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days
after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and
(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 days after the date the contractor receives
the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
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(End of Clause)
(End of Section F)
SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP)
(February 2021)
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
“Payment request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the
Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements
identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.