Install Generator Feeds - Pomeroy, WA

This amendment, 1232SA26Q0584 0001, extends the closing time for offers due to a discrepancy between the original closing date in sam.gov and the SF 1449 form. The solicitation is issued by USDA ARS Acquisition and Property D, located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, RM 3-2102, Beltsville MD 20705, with an effective date of 05/05/2026. The period of performance for the contract is from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, or by other specified methods, to ensure their offer is not rejected.

This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0584) is issued by the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property D for the installation of emergency generator feeders at the Central Ferry Farm in Pomeroy, WA. The project involves connecting generator feeders to the Office, Maintenance shop, and Process/Storage shop at 639 Hastings Hill Rd. The solicitation, a firm-fixed-price purchase order, requires offerors to be licensed electricians in Washington state and provide two recent, relevant references. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Key clauses include those related to anti-discrimination, DEI compliance, and restrictions on unenforceable supplier terms. Offers are due by May 22, 2026, at 1400 CD, and questions must be submitted by May 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires a contractor to connect the Office, Maintenance Shop, and Process/Storage Shop of the Central Ferry Farm in Garfield County, WA, to an existing emergency generator. This project addresses the safety risks posed by extreme weather and power outages in the isolated location, ensuring critical facilities have continuous power. The scope of work includes hydro-excavation, trenching, installing raceways and feeders, and making electrical connections to existing panels, all in coordination with Inland Power. The contractor is responsible for site visits, obtaining permits, adhering to federal, state, and local codes, and providing a one-year warranty on workmanship. No government travel reimbursement or data generation is involved.

This document is a wage determination for Service Contract Act covered contracts in specific counties of Washington State, effective March 30, 2026. It lists hourly wage rates for numerous occupations across various categories, including administrative support, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance. Additionally, it outlines fringe benefits such as health and welfare, vacation, and paid holidays. The document also details regulations concerning paid sick leave for federal contractors under EO 13706, minimum wage requirements under EO 13658, hazardous pay differentials, and uniform allowances. Procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and wage rates are also provided, emphasizing the importance of accurate classification and compensation in accordance with federal regulations.