N--MORA - LIGHTING RETROFIT IN TAHOMA WOODS APTS

This contract, solicitation 140P8326Q0058, is a sealed bid under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for a lighting retrofit project at Tahoma Woods Apartments within Mount Rainier National Park, specifically at addresses 55120 and 55116 238th Ave E, Ashford, WA. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a NAICS code of 238210 and a size standard of $19 million in average annual gross receipts. The scope involves replacing or retrofitting luminaires and bulbs with LED fixtures that meet strict technical specifications: all luminaires must be integrated or retrofit LED types operating on 120 VAC, carry UL or ETL listing, have a minimum lifespan of 50,000 hours, a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of at least 90 for specified models, be fully enclosed except for exterior sconces, and use Type B ballast-bypass bulbs where applicable. IC-rated fixtures are required for installations in contact with insulation, and all retrofit work necessitates removal of existing ballasts. The project must be completed within 60 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated performance period from September 14 to November 16, 2026. The contractor is subject to comprehensive compliance obligations, including adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act under Wage Determination WA20260111, mandatory workers’ compensation insurance per Washington State law, and implementation of a site-specific safety and health plan aligned with OSHA standards. The work is further governed by special conditions such as seasonal shutdowns due to weather, for which no contract time extension is allowed, and protocols for handling any discovered archeological remains, which require immediate work stoppage and notification to the Contracting Officer. Inspections will occur on-site in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, and the Government retains the right to accept work at the project location without additional acceptance procedures. The contract requires electronic submission of quotes exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer, with no hard copies or portal uploads permitted. All submissions must include completed forms from Attachment 5, valid UEI and CAGE codes, accurate SAM.gov representations for SDVOSB status, and evidence of a valid Washington state contractor’s license. The contract will be awarded based on a trade-off process