EO 14398 - GAOA - National Elk Refuge Electrical R

The government solicitation 140FGA26Q0029, replacing 140FGA26R0013, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for electrical repairs on seven structures at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Key requirements include commencing work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and completing it within 90 calendar days. The solicitation outlines liquidated damages of $332.00 per calendar day for delays. It also details specific requirements for electronic invoicing through the IPP system, adherence to work hours, environmental protection, handling of historical/archeological data, hazardous materials, and green procurement. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including those related to construction wage rates, anti-kickback procedures, and limitations on subcontracting, emphasizing a preference for domestic construction materials.

This Statement of Work outlines electrical repair and upgrade requirements for seven structures at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contractor must provide all materials, equipment, and labor to install exit signs, replace GFCI outlets, repair existing exit signs, and perform complete electrical rewiring for code compliance in various buildings, including the Administrative Building, Nowlin Shop, Quarters #20, Miller House Garage, Equipment Storage Building, Blacksmith Shop, and Winter Pasture Horse Shelter. The project emphasizes strict adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including pollution control, water pollution prevention, noise pollution, and proper waste disposal. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, protecting the environment, and coordinating with Refuge staff for exact electrical component locations. The project has a 180-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed, with allowances for permitting and material lead times, and requires contractor qualifications including current licenses and certifications.

The National Elk Refuge Electrical Repairs project in Jackson, Wyoming, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, involves essential electrical upgrades across 18 structures. The scope includes installing exit signs, replacing outlets, complete electrical rewiring, and installing smoke/CO alarms. The project emphasizes strict adherence to federal, state, and local codes, safety protocols, and environmental protection measures, including invasive species prevention and pollution control. Contractors must provide detailed schedules, coordinate with refuge staff and local utilities, and submit comprehensive documentation, including progress reports and photographic records. Payment procedures, submittal processes for shop drawings and product data, and project meetings are also outlined, ensuring efficient project management and compliance.

The document outlines a series of site plans for various structures within the Elk Refuge. These plans include site maps for the Elk Refuge Compound (C10), Miller House & Blacksmith Shop (C12), Winter Horse Shelter (C14), and Nowlin Shop (C16). The recurring title "ELK REFUGE SITE PLAN" across all entries indicates a coordinated effort to document the layout and features of different facilities within the refuge. This suggests a project focused on infrastructure planning, development, or maintenance within a federal or state managed wildlife refuge, likely for purposes such as facility upgrades, new construction, or master planning, which are common in government RFPs and grants.

The document outlines a projected submittal list for the "NER Electrical Repair" project (Engr. Project No. 25-041) at the National Elk Refuge. It details various required submittals, including schedules of values, subcontract lists, construction schedules, qualifications, maintenance manuals, product data, waste records, closeout documents, O&M manuals, material certificates, test reports, digital photos, submittal schedules, test agency information, erosion control plans, and waste management plans. The document also provides a key for submittal approval statuses: A (Approved as Submitted), B (Approved, Except as Noted; No Resubmission Required), C (Approved, Except as Noted; Resubmission Required), D (No Action Taken; See Comments; Resubmission Required), and E (Disapproved; See Comments; Resubmission Required). This list serves as a comprehensive guide for contractors regarding documentation and approvals throughout the project.

The United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, is soliciting offers for electrical repairs at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, under Solicitation Number 140FGA26Q0029. This firm-fixed-price contract, estimated between $100,000 and $250,000, requires contractors to be SAM-registered and complete online representations. The period of performance is from July 6, 2026, to October 4, 2026, with specific wage rates for Teton County, WY. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 27, 2026; attendees must RSVP by May 26, 2026. Questions are due by June 4, 2026, and responses by June 18, 2026. A bid bond is required, and both payment and performance bonds will be necessary due to the project's magnitude. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. All inquiries should be emailed to Samantha LaGue.

The General Decision Number: WY20260041 document outlines prevailing wage rates for building construction projects across Wyoming, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It lists various craft classifications, such as asbestos removal, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians, and operating engineers, detailing their hourly rates and fringes. The document also provides information on wage determination identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, State Adopted) and the appeals process for wage determinations. Furthermore, it references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors under the Davis-Bacon Act.

The document is a price schedule for electrical repairs at the National Elk Refuge, identified by solicitation number 140FGA26Q0029. It outlines a requirement for offerors to provide pricing for various electrical repair tasks across multiple facilities, including the Administration Building, New Shop, Quarters #20, Equipment Storage Building, Blacksmith Shop, Winter Pasture Horse Shelter, and Miller House. Each task item's cost must encompass materials, labor, expenses, fees, permitting, overhead, and profit. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Offerors must complete all price items and submit their proposals with pricing broken down by divisions and subdivisions. The schedule also includes fields for company information, unique entity ID, preparer details, and signature.

The document details a pre-bid site visit for Solicitation # 140FGA26R0013, concerning electrical repairs at the National Elk Refuge. The visit took place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM Local Time. The document lists the names, organizations, emails, and phone numbers of various attendees from different electric companies and contracting services. It explicitly states that no questions would be answered during the site visit; all inquiries must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Samantha LaGue (Samantha_LaGue@fws.gov), by 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 23, 2026. This file serves as an attendance record and a reminder of the protocol for submitting questions related to the electrical repair bid.

This Amendment 2 addresses questions regarding Solicitation #140FGA26R0013 for electrical repairs at the National Elk Refuge. Key changes include the removal of nine historical buildings, Quarters #147, and Duplex Quarters from the scope of work, as work in some areas is complete or deemed unnecessary. The rewire work is now limited to the Equipment Storage Building and Winter Horse Shelter, encompassing interior and exterior devices and lighting. Residential rewiring has been removed from the scope, and hazardous material responsibility for any remaining tasks falls to FWS. RV hookups are available at $15.85/day. The project timeline is set for a July 6, 2026, start date, with inspections handled by staff and the COR, and no federal or state permits required. Electrical service will be maintained in occupied buildings.