Electrical Installation Services - Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau, Alaska

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This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5685, Revision No. 27) for the state of Alaska, specifically for the boroughs of Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Prince of Wales, Sitka, Skagway-Yakutat, and Wrangell-Peters. It lists various occupational codes, titles, and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required under the Service Contract Act.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to service employees working on contracts covered by this determination. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs align with these requirements to be compliant and competitive. It details rates for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to health, technical, and transportation occupations. Additionally, it outlines Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as provisions for vacation and holidays.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for electrical installation services at the Auke Bay Laboratory, specifically for upgrades to the Wet Lab at the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI) in Juneau, Alaska. The upgrades aim to enhance research capabilities by improving environmental controls for live fish studies, focusing on temperature and photo period.

• Installation and wiring of a new 20-ton chiller (Delta T Systems, Model: VSPA-020).

• Installation and wiring of twenty-four (24) new Government-supplied lighting fixtures with mounts, configured into four zones of six fixtures each.

• Lighting fixtures must have 0-10v dimming functionality and timer functionality with an astronomical function, controlled from a master control box.

• New fixtures to be installed 120" AFF.

• Use of PVC conduit and outdoor-rated enclosures is preferred due to the saltwater environment.

• Contractor must be licensed for electrical work in the State of Alaska and the City and Borough of Juneau.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Award Type: Trade-off/best value single award.

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Period of Performance: 60 days after award for installation services.

• Quotes are requested via email to jason.jenks@noaa.gov.

• Quotes must be received no later than 1600 EDT on 06/17/2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price.

• Site visits are highly recommended but not required. Contact Mike Brown (mike.brown@noaa.gov) to schedule.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Small business size standard: $19.0m in average annual receipts.

• NAICS Code: 238210.

• The chiller unit and lighting fixtures will be supplied by the government.

• Invoices to be billed monthly in arrears via IPP.

• Refer to attached Statement of Need/Work and Wage Determinations (WD 2015-5685, Revision No. 27).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a poster titled "EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS." It informs employees working on government contracts about their rights and the requirements that apply to their employers under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Public Contracts Act (PCA).

• Minimum Wages: Employees must be paid at least the federal minimum wage. A higher rate may be required for SCA contracts if a wage determination applies.
• Fringe Benefits: SCA wage determinations may require fringe benefit payments; PCA contracts do not.
• Overtime Pay: Employees must be paid 1.5 times their basic rate for hours worked over 40 in a week, with some exceptions.
• Child Labor: No person under 16 may be employed on a PCA contract.
• Safety & Health: Work must be performed under safe and sanitary conditions.
• Enforcement: Information on contacting the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for complaints or information.

This document outlines labor standards that may apply to contracts awarded under the Service Contract Act or Public Contracts Act. Bidders should be aware of these requirements, particularly regarding minimum wages, fringe benefits, overtime, and safety, as they may impact labor costs and contract performance. The document specifies that wage determinations for SCA contracts will be posted as an attachment, and it details the applicability of these acts based on contract value.