Irrigation Improvement Project

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Irrigation Improvement Project at the Bessey Recreation Area near Halsey, Nebraska, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 with NAICS code 237110, targeting small business concerns with a size standard of $45 million in annual revenue. The procurement is for commercial items under FAR Part 12, with the award to be made using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only the lowest-priced offer that meets pass/fail technical and past performance thresholds will be considered. The project scope includes furnishing, installing, testing, and commissioning an integrated irrigation system, encompassing well pumps, storage tanks, controllers, mainline piping, valves, and lateral lines across Zones 1–14, with Base Items required and Optional Items subject to available funding. Work must begin within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed within 60 days, with a firm performance window from July 17 to September 18, 2026, and a final delivery deadline of October 31, 2026. All materials must meet strict specifications including NSF-14 for potable water piping, NFPA 70 for electrical components, and manufacturer-prescribed packaging, labeling, and storage conditions, with FOB Destination terms applying. The solicitation requires detailed technical and pricing submissions organized into two separate volumes, with the technical volume limited to an unlimited-page narrative on the technical approach and a five-page maximum for demonstrated prior experience, while the price volume must follow Attachment 1’s Schedule of Items format. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and submit all required certifications, including those related to labor standards, child labor, tax liability, security, and trafficking prohibitions. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses addressing wage rates, payrolls, material workmanship, warranties, electronic payments, and security requirements including Alternate II of 52.240-92 and Alternate I and II of 52.247-64. Performance is bound by strict inspection protocols requiring full-time on-site quality control supervision, daily electronic construction reports, weekly submittal registers, and certified documentation for payment including lien waivers, payroll records, and inspection approvals. Final acceptance requires submission of punch list resolutions, operating instructions, insurance verification, and as-built drawings, with payment contingent upon the Contract