The Department of Agriculture is contracting for the Seed Orchard Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehabilitation project at the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This project involves relocating overhead power to underground power, installing a new electrical disconnect, and replacing pump controls to address electrical deficiencies and hazardous conditions at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump Station. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $45 million.
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The project includes relocating overhead power to underground power, installing a new electrical disconnect, and replacing pump controls at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump Station.
the Solicitation Closeout Date from 07/22/2026 to 07/27/2026. Amendment 1 Change of
Period of Performance from 08/28/2026 through 04/30/2027 to 08/15/2026 through 10/15/2026. See Amednment Attachment. This is a combined 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 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: [email protected] 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
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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. Daniel Franco Contracting (No Street Address
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