Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement (LA)
ID: 12445225Q0035Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 12Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING) (Z2PB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6440d4b78d504f28b5d19d7df63003e9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking contractors for the Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement project at the Alexandria Forestry Center in Pineville, Louisiana. The project involves replacing a failed 75 KVA ground-mounted electrical transformer, including the removal of the old transformer and concrete pad, installation of a new concrete pad, and replacement of high-voltage feed cables for two research greenhouses. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of the research facilities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. Interested contractors must submit their offers by December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory site visit on December 9, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Brandye Wakefield at brandye.wakefield@usda.gov or Jalisa Sims at jalisa.sims@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandye Wakefield
    brandye.wakefield@usda.gov
    SIMS, JALISA C
    (346) 579-4178
    jalisa.sims@usda.gov
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    Map.pdf
    RFQ Sol 12445225Q0035.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing Solicitation No. 12445225Q0035 for the SRS Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement project at the Alexandria Forestry Center in Pineville, LA. This project involves replacing a failed 75 KVA ground-mounted electrical transformer, concrete pad, and high-voltage connection lines for two research greenhouses. The estimated cost is between $25,000 and $100,000. Key dates include a non-mandatory site visit on December 9, 2025, and a deadline for RFI's/Questions on December 10, 2025. Offers are due by December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving a notice to proceed and complete the project within 60 calendar days. One award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and provide a price proposal, completed Schedule of Items, and Section K representations and certifications.
    SOI Transformer.pdf
    This government file outlines a firm fixed-price contract for the SRS Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement project, identified by Workplan Acquisition Plan/Requisition No. 717762. The schedule of items includes one main item: "3.1 Transformer Replacement," with an estimated quantity of one, measured in LS (Lump Sum). The anticipated delivery date for this project is September 30, 2025. This document serves as a schedule of items for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) related to supply and construction, detailing the scope and timeline for the transformer replacement.
    SOW.docx
    The SRS Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement project, issued by the US Department of Agriculture, seeks to replace a failed 75 KVA ground-mounted electrical transformer at the Alexandria Forestry Center in Pineville, Louisiana. This project involves removing the old transformer and concrete pad, installing a new concrete pad, replacing the transformer with one of identical capacity and specifications, and replacing the high-voltage feed cable. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, labor, transportation, tools, and equipment, ensuring all work adheres to applicable codes and standards (OSHA, NEC). Deliverables include manufacturer’s specifications for the new transformer and documentation for the proper disposal of the old unit. An onsite supervisor is required throughout the construction period, and all work must be coordinated with the on-site Point of Contact.
    WD Heavy LA20250006 Rapides County.pdf
    The General Decision Number LA20250006, effective August 1, 2025, outlines prevailing wage rates for Heavy Elevated Storage Tank construction across numerous Louisiana parishes, excluding Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. Tammany. It details minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for covered federal contracts, with annual adjustments. The document provides specific wage and fringe benefit rates for various crafts like Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Electricians, Power Equipment Operators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Painters, Cement Masons, Plumbers, and Roofers, categorized by local unions or survey rates and often varying by parish groupings. It also includes information on paid sick leave for federal contractors under Executive Order 13706 and procedures for wage determination appeals. Welders receive the rate of the craft they are supporting. The document emphasizes compliance with labor standards and outlines processes for adding unlisted classifications.
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