Electrical Upgrades to the GCAFB/Tanker Base/Fire Cache

Solicitation 127EAX27Q0015 is a Request for Quotation for electrical upgrades at the Grant County Aerial Fire Base and Tanker Cache on the Gila National Forest in Hurley, New Mexico. The project requires the installation of a code-compliant electrical distribution system, including a new service pole and a branch circuit providing two 120V, 20A GFCI-protected duplex receptacles with NEMA 3R weatherproof enclosures. Additionally, the contractor must upgrade an existing electrical and motor control panel serving the retardant pumping system. All work must adhere to NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NEMA standards, and New Mexico state electrical codes, with a strict requirement for engraved or machine-printed labeling on all panels and circuits. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238210. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price agreement subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, with a minimum wage requirement of $13.65 per hour. Performance must commence within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and be completed within 21 calendar days. Award will be based on best value, prioritizing the highest technically rated quotation provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Technical evaluations will focus on the offeror's schedule, key personnel, state licensing, and safety and quality control plans.