Z--MN-AGASSIZ NWR-AC REPLACEMENT

This contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the replacement of air conditioning units at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, classified under NAICS code 236220 with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. It is a firm-fixed-price construction purchase order awarded on a price-only basis with no evaluation factors other than lowest evaluated price. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 1200 local time on June 16, 2026, to christa_garrigas@ios.doi.gov, and all respondents must comply with SAM.gov registration requirements, including providing a Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code. The solicitation incorporates mandatory FAR clauses related to small business representation, construction wage rates under Davis-Bacon, payment systems, site conditions, material standards, warranty, default, and environmental compliance, including the use of bio-based and energy-efficient products as outlined in green procurement requirements. Performance is required between June 30, 2026, and August 31, 2026, with immediate commencement upon notice and completion within 60 calendar days. All work must adhere to restricted daily hours between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, with no work permitted on weekends or federal holidays except with written authorization. The contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, paying fees and taxes, protecting existing vegetation and structures, and ensuring materials are stored properly off the ground with weatherproof coverings. Site work is subject to suspension without additional compensation due to weather, fire danger, or winter impracticality. The contractor must submit electronic submittals of permits, warranties, and compliance documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and request a final inspection in writing at least ten days before anticipated completion. Certified payrolls, a Statement of Compliance, and a Release of Claims are required with invoices, which must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system. Subcontractors must comply with the same terms, and proposed key personnel, materials, and methods included in the quote are binding contract requirements. Access to restricted areas is strictly limited, and hazardous materials procedures must follow multiple federal environmental statutes, with the contractor liable for reimbursement if government liability arises from improper handling. The contract also enforces DEI nondiscrimination provisions and prohibits contracting with inverted domestic corporations.