Tree Cooler Repair Services, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest -Palouse Ranger District
ID: 1284LL25Q0020Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 1Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS (J044)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/021ff345cbe94d1ab699d24bed07b57b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Tree Cooler Repair Services at the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s Palouse Ranger District in Idaho. The project involves maintaining and upgrading an outdated tree cooler system, which is crucial for the storage of seedlings, including replacing the condenser, installing evaporators, and retrofitting lighting to energy-efficient LED, all while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This initiative is part of the government's commitment to infrastructure improvement and environmental stewardship in forest management and reforestation efforts. Interested parties must submit their proposals by April 18, 2025, with the anticipated performance period running from June 1 to August 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Anna Leitzke at anna.leitzke@usda.gov or (612) 428-0849.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anna Leitzke
    (612) 428-0849
    anna.leitzke@usda.gov
    Files
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    Solicitation 1284LL25Q0020.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the USDA Forest Service for "Tree Cooler Repair Services" at the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s Palouse Ranger District. The scope involves the maintenance and updating of an outdated tree cooler system essential for storing seedlings. The project, funded under the REPLANT Act, includes replacing the condenser, installing evaporators, retrofitting lighting to energy-efficient LED, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The performance period is set from June 1 to August 31, 2025, with offers due by April 18, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of technical capability and past performance in evaluating bids, favoring firms with experience in similar projects. Additionally, it stipulates that submitting invoices will be managed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform to enhance efficiency. The document is structured into sections detailing contractor requirements, technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. This RFP reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure improvement and environmental stewardship within the context of forest management and reforestation efforts.
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