C--Havasupai Elementary - Fire Alarm Pull Station
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, is soliciting proposals for the relocation of fire alarm pull stations at Havasupai Elementary School in Supai, AZ. This project, valued between $25,000 and $100,000, is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) that are also small business concerns. The proposal due date has been extended to May 1, 2026, at 5 PM MDT.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation seeks a contractor to relocate existing manual fire alarm pull stations in four buildings (1022, 1023, 1024, 1025) at Havasupai Elementary School. The objective is to achieve code-compliant locations and mounting heights, adhering to standards such as NFPA 72 (2025), NFPA 101-2024/IBC, 2024 IFC, and ADA/ICC A117.1. The scope includes associated conduit and wiring adjustments, wall patching and painting, Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) programming updates, functional testing, and closeout documentation. The project does not involve FACP replacement or new fire alarm system design.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm fixed-price purchase order.
- Estimated Value: $25,000 - $100,000.
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) that are also small business concerns. Offerors must meet both definitions.
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 90 days past the RFP closing date.
- Funding: Contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
Key Requirements & Logistics
Contractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Determinations (AZ20260012). A site visit was scheduled for April 8, 2026. The project requires high-resolution digital photographs of the completed work, a safety program plan, and a pre-construction safety meeting. All designs and drawings become government property. Contractor personnel require background investigations and must adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. The school's remote location in Supai, AZ, accessible only by helicopter or an 8-mile trail, necessitates specific logistical planning. On-site work is limited to a single mobilization not exceeding 3 consecutive calendar days.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to yui.hoptowit@bie.edu. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Only the lowest-priced responsive offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Required attachments include Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds (SF24, SF25, SF25A), an IEE Representation Form, and a Wage Determination.
Deadlines
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 5 PM MDT.