Havasupai Elementary School - Fire 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 (BIA), through its Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a Solicitation for the relocation of fire alarm pull stations at Havasupai Elementary School in Supai, AZ. This project aims to ensure code compliance in four buildings (1022, 1023, 1024, 1025). The opportunity is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order with an estimated value between $25,000 and $100,000. Proposals are due June 18, 2026, at 5 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for relocating existing manual fire alarm pull stations, including associated conduit and wiring adjustments, wall patching and painting, updating Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) programming, and functional testing. The work must comply with NFPA 72 (2025), NFPA 101-2024, 2024 International Fire Code (IFC), and ADA/ICC A117.1 accessibility standards. This project does not include FACP replacement or new fire alarm system design.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Estimated Value: Between $25,000 and $100,000
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). On-site work is limited to a maximum of 3 consecutive calendar days per mobilization.
- Place of Performance: Havasupai Elementary School, Supai, AZ. This is a remote location accessible only by helicopter or an 8-mile trail, requiring significant logistical planning.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This solicitation is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). Offerors must meet the definition of an IEE as defined in DIAR 1480.201 and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form."
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Deadline: June 18, 2026, at 5 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to yui.hoptowit@bie.edu.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on a Price Proposal and a Technical Proposal.
- Required Bonds: A Bid Bond of 20% of the original contract price, and Performance and Payment Bonds of 100% each, are required.
- Other Requirements: Contractor personnel require DOI Access/eQIP background clearance. Coordination with school administration is critical as work will be performed in an occupied facility. Compliance with wage determinations (AZ20260012) is mandatory.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Yui Hoptowit at yui.hoptowit@bie.edu or 808-978-2605. Questions must be submitted on the provided "Questions and Answers Log."