IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST COEUR D'ALENE ELECTRICAL WORK

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for electrical work at the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center. It outlines the terms and conditions for a commercial construction acquisition.

• The document details numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions that will apply to any awarded order.

• Specific clauses cover areas such as:

  • Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Services (FAR 52.212-4)
  • Inspection and Acceptance (FAR 52.246-12)
  • Changes (FAR 52.243-4, FAR 52.243-5)
  • Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (FAR 52.203-17)
  • Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (FAR 52.203-19)
  • Combating Trafficking in Persons (FAR 52.222-50)
  • Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR 52.244-6)
  • Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (FAR 52.203-13)
  • System for Award Management—Maintenance (FAR 52.204-13)
  • Protection of Government's Interest When Subcontracting (FAR 52.209-6)
  • Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (FAR 52.209-10)
  • Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (FAR 52.219-4)
  • Notice of Total Small Business Aside (FAR 52.219-6)
  • Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FAR 52.219-8)
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plan (FAR 52.219-9)
  • Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14)
  • Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FAR 52.222-19)
  • Equal Opportunity for Veterans (FAR 52.222-35)
  • Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (FAR 52.222-36)
  • Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (FAR 52.222-62)
  • Sustainable Products and Services (FAR 52.223-23)
  • Buy American-Supplies (FAR 52.225-1)
  • Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (FAR 52.225-3)
  • Trade Agreements (FAR 52.225-5)
  • Construction Wage Rate Requirements (FAR 52.222-6 through 52.222-15)
  • Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (FAR 52.228-15)
  • Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (FAR 52.236-3)
  • Differing Site Conditions (FAR 52.236-6)
  • Superintendent by the Contractor (FAR 52.236-7)
  • Permits and Responsibilities (FAR 52.236-7)
  • Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (FAR 52.236-9)
  • Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13)
  • Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FAR 52.236-21)
  • Value Engineering (FAR 52.248-3)

• AGAR clauses, including Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (452.203-71), are also included.

• The anticipated award type is a firm fixed price contract.

• The period of acceptance for offers is 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Questions are due no later than April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time and should be emailed to daniel.franco@usda.gov.

• The solicitation name and number (1240LU26Q0054, CDA Dispatch Electrical Improvements) must be included in the subject line of the email.

• Evaluation will be based on FAR 12.203, considering Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Experience will be rated on relevancy (Very Relevant, Relevant, Somewhat Relevant, Not Relevant) and assessed with a Confidence Assessment (High, Some, Low).

• Past Performance will be evaluated based on recency, relevancy, and quality, with a Confidence Assessment.

• Offerors without relevant past performance will receive a Neutral Confidence rating.

• The document references "Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)" (FAR 52.219-6), indicating a potential set-aside for small businesses.

• It also mentions "Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025)" (FAR 52.219-4).

• The project site is located at the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center, 3260 W Nursery Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

• The office is open from 0730-1600, Monday through Friday.

• The document includes information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Schedule of Items" for "Coeur d'Alene Electrical Work" under the "Idaho Panhandle National Forest." It outlines specific tasks, their payment units, and estimated quantities. Bidders should use this to understand the scope of work and potentially prepare pricing.

• Item Numbers: 0001 through 0005.
• Descriptions: Specific electrical tasks such as running power, disconnecting/relocating poles, data cabling, and adding patch panels.
• Payment Unit: Each (EA).
• Estimated Quantities (EST QTY): Provided for each item (e.g., 20 for Item 0001, 3 for Item 0002).
• Unit Cost & Subtotal: Columns are present but not filled in this document.

This schedule details the specific electrical work items anticipated for this contract. Bidders will need to consider these items and quantities when preparing their proposals and pricing. The document also notes that the award is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price contract.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To disconnect and relocate existing power poles, reroute power circuits, extend power to new and existing desks, and provide new data cabling at the Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center.

• Disconnect and relocate 3 existing power poles.
• Reroute power circuits from the existing panel to ceiling space and down power poles.
• Extend power to 8 new console desks and 4 cubicle-style desks along the wall, and 12 previously existing desks.
• Provide 2 dedicated 120v 20amp duplex receptacle circuits for each desk.
• Route all new power cabling overhead in ceiling space to power poles or walls.
• Reinstall previously disconnected electrical wiring through drop poles.
• Provide new data cabling at 12 new stations, with four cables at each desk.
• Route new data cables to the 2nd-floor data room via existing conduits.
• Reinstall data cabling at the twelve previously existing desks.

Not explicitly detailed in this document.

• Project Location: Coeur d'Alene Interagency Dispatch Center, 3260 W Nursery Road, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

• Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 0730-1600.

• Start Work: Between 05/08/2026 and 07/01/2026.

• Actual construction time: No more than 7 continuous days.

• Period of Performance: Contract to be completed by 07/01/2026.

• Contractors are encouraged and expected to visit the site.

• Price Range: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Experience Questionnaire required for potential bidders responding to the "Coeur d'Alene Dispatch Electrical Work 1240LU26Q0054" solicitation by the USDA Forest Service.

• Contractor Information: Name, address, and telephone number.
• Business Type: Selection for Company, Corporation, Partnership, Individual, or Non-profit Organization.
• Experience: Years of experience in the line of work and as a prime/sub-contractor.
• Past Projects: Details of similar projects completed in the last three years, including contract amount, type of project, completion date, and client contact information.
• Concurrent Contracts: Listing of current contractual commitments.
• Performance History: Questions regarding failure to complete work or completion via performance bond, with a request for details.
• Organization & Resources: Information on the number of employees, availability of regular employees, and equipment for the contract.
• Progress Rate: Estimation of progress rate (e.g., acres/man/day).
• Key Personnel Experience: Details on the experience of principal individuals.
• Remarks: Space for additional information or clarification.
• Certification: A statement by the certifying official attesting to the accuracy of the information provided.

Bidders must complete this questionnaire accurately and thoroughly. The information provided will be used by the Forest Service to assess the bidder's experience, capability, and capacity to perform the work described in the solicitation. Failure to provide complete and satisfactory information may impact the evaluation of the bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" which serves as a wage determination for building construction projects in Kootenai and Nez Perce Counties, Idaho. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction crafts and laborers. Bidders on federal construction projects in this area must adhere to these wage rates as required by the Davis-Bacon Act.

• Lists specific job classifications (e.g., Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer).
• Provides the prevailing hourly wage rate for each classification.
• Details the applicable fringe benefits for each classification.
• Includes effective dates for the wage rates.
• References Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) and their applicability.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for construction projects in the specified counties. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations. Bidders must ensure their proposals reflect these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (1240LU26Q0054) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for electrical improvements at the Coeur d'Alene Dispatch. The work involves disconnecting and relocating three existing power poles to support new desk installations and rerouting power circuits from the main panel to the ceiling space and down through the power poles.

• Disconnecting and relocating 3 existing power poles.

• Rerouting power circuits from panel to ceiling space.

• Rerouting power circuits from panel down power poles.

• Electrical equipment and appliance installation.

• NAICS Code: 238210 Electrical equipment and appliance Installation.

• Size Standard: $19.0 M.

• Payment Bonds: Required at 100% of the original contract price.

• Period of Performance: 05/11/2026 to 07/01/2026.

• Delivery Location: Idaho Panhandle National Forests Supervisors Office, 3232 West Nursery Road, Coeur d'Alene ID 83815.

• Quote Due Date: April 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Questions Due Date: April 10, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Questions should be emailed to Daniel Franco at daniel.franco@usda.gov.

• Offers must be valid for at least 90 calendar days.

• This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Attachment 1: Solicitation Terms and Conditions (includes clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria).

• Attachment 2: Schedule of Items.

• Attachment 3: Statement of Work.

• Attachment 4: Experience Questionnaire.

• Attachment 5: Wage Determination (WD ID 20260107 01232026).