FY26 Tree Cooler Upgrade for North Bend, Oregon

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the FY26 Tree Cooler Upgrade for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Coos Bay District Office in North Bend, Oregon. The project involves installing an insulated dividing wall within the existing tree seedling cooler to improve storage efficiency, electricity savings, and temperature control. Additionally, existing lighting will be removed and replaced with new fixtures for improved safety and visibility, and existing humidifier equipment will be removed and replaced with a new unit.

• Dividing Wall: Installation of a 36' W x 14' H insulated dividing wall using factory-finished insulated metal panels (IMP).

• Sliding Door: Installation of a center-opening, bi-parting insulated sliding door with an opening of 16-18' W x 12'-14' H.

• Lighting Upgrade: Removal of existing lighting and installation of 20-24 NSF vapor-tight LED luminaires rated to -40°F, providing 20 foot-candles average horizontal illumination.

• Humidifier Replacement: Removal of existing humidifier equipment and installation of a new unit suitable for cooler conditions.

• Deliverables: Submittals (panel cut-list, shop drawings, door submittals), procurement and installation, testing and commissioning, and closeout documentation (as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, training).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction contract.

• Period of Performance: Estimated to begin on 07/08/2026 and conclude by 11/30/2026.

• Estimated Value: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Jacqueline Sotelo and Matthew Duane by 07/03/2026, 17:00 PT.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation will be based on:

  1. Relevant Experience (Technically Acceptable or Not Technically Acceptable)
  2. Price (evaluated for fair and reasonableness)

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM PT
  • Offers Due: July 3, 2026, 5:00 PM PT

• This solicitation is set aside for Small Business Concerns.

• A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, June 18th at 1:00 PM PT at the BLM Coos Bay District Office.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, including those related to hazardous materials, environmental impact, and fire safety.

• The contract will incorporate numerous FAR clauses, including those related to construction wage rates, biobased products, and Buy American requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number OR20260082, dated 05/18/2026, for building construction in Oregon Counties of Coos. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades, including Heat & Frost Insulator, Bricklayer, Electrician, Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Crane), Laborer (Mason Tender, Hod Carrier, Pipe Layer, Common or General), Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Ironworker, and Carpenter. It also includes information on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), along with the process for wage determination appeals.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in the specified area that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the work. Bidders must use this information to accurately calculate their labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations when preparing their proposals. It also outlines important worker protections and appeal procedures.