Y--GREENHOUSE

The solicitation for the GREENHOUSE project, issued under solicitation number 140A2326Q0060 by the Indian Education Acquisition Office within the Department of the Interior, is a sealed bid for a firm-fixed-price construction contract set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE). The work involves the comprehensive planning, construction, and commissioning of a fully functional greenhouse at Jehdeeza Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona, with all deliverables required to be completed within 120 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The scope includes site preparation, concrete foundation work, installation of electrical, water, and gas utilities, greenhouse structure assembly with polycarbonate glazing, environmental control systems, ADA-compliant features, irrigation, and shade cloth, along with mandatory training for school staff and submission of as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, and all required permits. Compliance is required with a broad array of codes and standards including NFPA 5000, NFPA 70, IBC, OSHA, ADAABAAG, and the BIA School Facilities Design Handbook, as well as NEPA and NHPA Section 106 for environmental and cultural preservation. The contract mandates strict adherence to safety, security, and environmental protocols, including submission of a written safety plan, background checks for all onsite personnel, a cleared-to-non-cleared personnel ratio of 1:8 when students are present, and 24-hour advance notice for deliveries. All materials must be new, undamaged, and delivered in original sealed containers, with preservation and storage responsibilities falling entirely on the Contractor. The Government will inspect and accept work at the project site, with final acceptance contingent upon operational readiness and compliance with all contractual requirements. Contract clauses include comprehensive provisions on payment processes, labor standards—including prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, apprenticeship deviations, and paid sick leave under Executive Order 14026—prompt payments, bonding at 100% for performance and payment (with a 20% bid bond), and the assignment of all intellectual property rights to the Government. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes—Price and Technical—with the Technical Proposal limited to 20 pages, excluding resumes capped at three pages each, and must be accompanied by an active SAM.gov registration, UEI, and certification as a small business Indian Economic Enterprise under the Buy Indian Act. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (L