Z--Sand Island Photovoltaic System Renovation

The Bureau of Land Management is soliciting a firm-fixed price construction contract for the renovation of the photovoltaic system at the Sand Island Ranger Station near Bluff, Utah. This small business set-aside project, under NAICS code 237130, requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to replace the battery bank, inverters, and controls, and to upgrade the photovoltaic cells on both ground and tracker arrays. Additionally, the contractor must assess the existing fossil fuel generator and provide recommendations for restoring backup power capacity. The scope includes the removal and proper disposal of the existing system, excluding the mounting infrastructure. The estimated contract value is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars, with a performance period of 30 days following the notice to proceed, scheduled between September 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026. Award will be based on a best value tradeoff approach, where technical factors—including past performance, technical approach, and a Gantt-style project schedule—are considered more important than price. Contractors must comply with domestic construction material requirements and prevailing wage rates as per Wage Determination UT20260075. A payment bond is required for awards exceeding 35,000 dollars, and liability insurance must name both the contractor and the United States of America as insured parties. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes are due by August 25, 2026, and must be submitted as separate price and technical volumes via email to the contracting officer.