OCO Dining Hall Walk-in Freezer Replacement

The USDA Forest Service-Spoc East is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 12441926Q0033 for the replacement of an existing exterior walk-in freezer at the Oconaluftee Job Corps CCC located at 502 Oconaluftee Job Corps Rd, Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333415, with award to be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning only the lowest-priced offer that meets technical acceptability standards will be considered. The scope of work includes complete removal and disposal of the existing freezer, including its shell, floor, mechanical equipment, lighting, access door, and electrical disconnects, followed by the installation of a new unit that matches the nominal plan dimensions of the original. The replacement must incorporate NSF/ANSI 7 certified construction, comply with DOE energy conservation standards under 10 CFR 431.306 and the International Energy Conservation Code, and feature UL-listed doors and panels classified for surface burning characteristics. All electrical components must meet NFPA 70 and UL labeling requirements, with wire markers installed at each end of interconnecting wires and circuits designated for future extension properly tagged. The contractor must salvage and reinstall existing storage racks and ensure the new unit is properly aligned with the existing elevated concrete pad and ramp. The contract requires a lump sum payment covering all labor, materials, equipment, freight, delivery, and incidentals, including third-party electrical inspection from the panelboard to the final refrigeration connections, as well as training for government personnel on system operation, adjustment, and maintenance. Performance must begin within ten calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and be completed within ninety calendar days, inclusive of final site cleanup. All equipment and materials must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the site, with shipments clearly marked for the USDA Forest Service-Spoc East in Washington, DC. Submittals, including manufacturer load calculations, shop drawings, and equipment specifications, must be provided in electronic PDF format and approved prior to installation. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds within ten days of award and provide an offer guarantee. Electrical and plumbing work must be performed only by state-licensed journey-level personnel or their supervised apprentices. Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibitions against DEI programs that violate Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act are conditions of payment. The contract includes