ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INVESTIGATION (CAMP

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is soliciting proposals for an Electrical Distribution System Investigation (Campus-Wide) at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order opportunity with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. This opportunity is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 13, 2026, at 5 PM MST/MDT.

Scope of Work

The objective is to perform focused repairs and maintenance upgrades to restore the safe and reliable operation of the electrical systems serving Sherman Indian High School. This includes reestablishing a maintainable and serviceable electrical infrastructure by addressing deficiencies that pose safety risks and threaten reliable power delivery. Key tasks involve:

• Targeted repair and preventative maintenance of medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems.
• Equipment servicing, reconditioning, minor part replacement, and corrective actions on degraded, damaged, or neglected equipment.
• Project coordination, power quality monitoring (using IEEE 1159 and IEC 61000-4-30 standards), infrared inspection, and visual surveys of critical MV and LV components.
• Electrical testing, upgrades, and repairs, including insulation resistance testing, continuity tests, torque verification, cleaning, and minor replacements.
• Delivering a technical report summarizing findings, upgrades, repairs, and prioritized corrective actions with Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates. All work must comply with applicable BIE requirements, NFPA standards (70B, 70E), NEC, NETA MTS, and IEEE 400.1.

Contract Details & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
• Estimated Value: $100,000 - $250,000.
• Period of Performance: Thirty (30) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work to commence within 5 business days of NTP.
• Place of Performance: Sherman Indian High School, Riverside, CA.
• Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. Offerors must be both an Indian Economic Enterprise and a small business concern.
• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 5 PM MST/MDT.
• Questions Deadline: February 25, 2026, at 5 PM MDT/MST.
• Site Visit: February 19, 2026, at 1 PM PST at Sherman Indian High School.
• Published Date: February 11, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Proposals to be submitted via email to yui.hoptowit@bie.edu.
• Proposal Format: Two volumes required: Price Proposal and Technical Proposal. The technical proposal must address Technical Approach, Key Project Management/Technical Support, Project Schedule, and Quality Control Plan.
• Evaluation Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Proposals undergo Preliminary Screening and Proposal Evaluation. Only the lowest-priced responsive offer will be examined for technical acceptability.
• Eligibility Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (IA Form 3000).
• Required Forms/Bonds: Bidders may be required to submit a Bid Bond (SF24), Performance Bond (SF25), and Payment Bond (SF25A). Wage Determination (CA20250025) for Riverside County, CA, must be used for labor costs.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact: Yui Hoptowit
• Email: yui.hoptowit@bie.edu
• Phone: 808-978-2605