Z--NM BITTER LAKE NWR ELECTRIC & ROOF

The contract for the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Electrical Upgrade and Roof Replacement is a sealed bid solicitation under the number 140FGA26Q0031, issued by the Department of the Interior through the Gaoa Fws office, and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5 with a NAICS code of 236220. The scope requires the complete replacement of the existing electrical system and roof at the historic 1937 CCC-built Biology Building in Roswell, New Mexico, with specific attention to preserving the structure’s historical integrity. The electrical work involves rebuilding the service to meet current codes, including installation of a new 200-amp, 3-phase main panel and repiping power feeds, while the roof replacement entails removing approximately 2,863 square feet of built-up roofing and installing a new fleece-back membrane system with all necessary flashings and penetrations. The project is an emergency requirement with a firm deadline of July 31, 2026, and contractors must begin work within 14 days of notice to proceed and complete all tasks within 30 days. All work must comply with OSHA standards, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Buy American requirements, and must include submission of Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials. The contract is firm fixed price with two lump sum line items: electrical system upgrade and roof replacement, and contractors must submit a single total price inclusive of all costs. All submissions must be made electronically via email to the designated point of contact and must include a completed SF 1442, pricing for the bid schedule, three examples of similar past projects, a technical narrative addressing the construction approach and historical preservation considerations, and a detailed progress schedule. Proposals must be submitted in structured volumes and must meet all representational and certification requirements via SAM.gov, including compliance with small business size standards of $45 million in annual revenue. Contractors must provide 100 percent of the contract value as payment protection via either a payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit covering the full performance period plus one additional year. Invoicing must be conducted through the U.S. Treasury’s IPP system with required attachments including certified payrolls, Statement of Compliance under clause 52.222-8, and itemized breakdowns for partial payments, with the final invoice clearly marked "FINAL" and accompanied by a Release of Claims. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will