59--ANJO-REPLACE ELECTRIC SUPPLY WIRE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of existing electrical supply wire at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. The current power feed from the aboveground electrical box to the building's basement has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies to complete this work.

• Replacement of existing electrical supply wire.

• Provision of all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies.

• Work must be performed in accordance with project specifications and associated documents.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: January 26, 2026, to March 12, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 238210 has a size standard of $19 million in annual gross receipts for the past three years.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 22, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.

• Submission Method: Email to arcoiris_cuetara-higa@nps.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability (including relevant experience, key personnel, and technical approach) and price. Only technically acceptable proposals will be considered for award. Past performance will also be considered.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Only quotations from small business concerns will be considered.

• Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds are required within 15 calendar days after award.

• The contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed and complete the work within 45 calendar days.

• A pre-proposal conference/site visit is not mentioned, but a post-award conference will be scheduled.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically TN20260160, effective January 2, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates for various construction crafts and laborers in Greene and Johnson Counties, Tennessee, for building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories).

• General Decision Number: TN20260160
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026
• State: Tennessee
• Counties: Greene and Johnson
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes/apartments up to 4 stories)
• Crafts and Labor Rates: Includes rates for Power Equipment Operators (Crane, Backhoe/Trackhoe/Excavator, Bulldozer), Sheet Metal Worker, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Electrician, Ironworker (Structural), Laborer (Common/General, Mason Tender), Painter (Brush and Roller), Plumber, and Welders.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Details the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage requirements for labor on the specified construction project. It helps in accurately estimating labor costs for proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor standards. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these determined rates.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a template for reporting on the Limitation on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements for government contracts. It is intended to be used by prime contractors to report their subcontracting activities.

• Contract Information: Fields for Contract Number (PIID), Type of Set-Aside, and Total Contract Value.
• Performance Period: Dates for which the report is applicable.
• Payment Tracking: Sections to detail amounts paid to the prime, similarly situated subcontractors (SSS), and non-similarly situated subcontractors (NSS).
• Limitation on Subcontracting Percentage Calculation: A formula is provided to calculate the percentage of work performed by the prime versus subcontractors.

Bidders should review this template to understand the reporting requirements related to subcontracting limitations that will likely be part of the awarded contract. It helps in planning how to track and report subcontracting costs to ensure compliance with the Small Business Act's limitations on subcontracting.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides information regarding the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.211(b) requirement for agencies to describe policies and procedures related to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. It also includes data on the time required to definitize these adjustments.

• Reference to FAR 36.211(b)
• Requirement for agencies to provide descriptions of policies and procedures for definitizing equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts.
• Requirement for agencies to provide data on the time taken to definitize these adjustments.
• A URL is provided for further information: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.

While this document does not directly request a bid or outline specific contract requirements, it informs bidders about regulatory expectations concerning contract administration for construction contracts, specifically regarding change order definitization. Understanding these regulatory requirements may be relevant for bidders assessing the agency's contract management practices and potential impacts on contract modifications.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To replace the existing aboveground electrical feed to the basement of the building at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, which is past its service life.

• Install approximately 210 lineal feet of 2.5" HDPE SDR 11 electrical conduit with new conductors from the existing electrical box to the existing main disconnect in the basement using directional drilling.

• Install an additional 2" SDR 11 HDPE telecom conduit for fiber optic cable using directional drilling.

• Both conduits will be chased into the basement.

• Coordinate with Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA) for the installation of a new aboveground electrical box and to connect and energize the new electric connection.

• Acquire any necessary permits from the utility or county for the electrical connection.

• Pay any fees to GEA for their services and any required permit fees.

• All work must meet the requirements of the most recent edition of the National Electric Code.

• All work must meet the requirements of the utility provider, Greeneville Energy Authority.

• Excavations must comply with OSHA standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P - Excavations).

• Landscape protection using plywood or ground protection mats.

• Directional drilling must comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, using only water-based drilling fluids and proper containment/cleanup.

• Project Location: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson Homestead, 209 S Main St, Greeneville, TN 37743.

• Specific period of performance not detailed in this document, but implied to be within the contract duration.

• Conduit Type: HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), 2.5" SDR 11 for electrical, 2" SDR 11 for telecom.

• Conductors: Four (4) #4/0 AWG and one (1) #4 AWG ground wire (THWN-2 Copper Wire, 600V, 90°C).

• Submittals required before the Pre-Construction Meeting include: Project Superintendent designation, construction schedule, schedule of values, accident prevention plan, list of subcontractors, insurance evidence, waste management plan, and quality control plan.

• Specific requirements for directional drilling, including fluid management and disposal.

• Preservation of natural resources and archaeological protection measures.

• Work restrictions including on-site work hours, soil compaction avoidance, and utility coordination.

• Temporary facilities and controls (storage, toilets, security, fire protection, spill protection).

• Quality control and testing requirements.