MN DIVISION OF REFUGE LE VEHICLE UPFITTING

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4947, Revision 30) for Sherburne County, Minnesota, and surrounding areas (Le Sueur, Mille Lacs). It lists various occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. The determination is dated December 3, 2025.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on government contracts in the specified region that fall under the Service Contract Act. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on such contracts. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs and preparing their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate pricing. The document also outlines important notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), as well as details on vacation, holidays, and hazardous pay differentials, all of which impact labor cost calculations and contract compliance.

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

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuge Law Enforcement (DRLE) requires emergency vehicle upfitting and decommissioning services to ensure the safety and operational readiness of Federal Wildlife Officers (FWOs).

• Up-fitting: Equip vehicles (SUVs or pickup trucks) with emergency lighting, audible warning, control consoles, and other mission-specific equipment to meet "Class A" marked vehicle standards. This includes installing government-identified law enforcement equipment and aftermarket items, ensuring standardized and weatherproof wiring.

• Decommissioning: Remove law enforcement equipment from old vehicles, prep them for auction, and assist with transport to FWS facilities. Storage of decommissioned equipment for future use is also required.

• Vehicle Types: Primarily 4-door, 4x4 pickup trucks. Three Chevy Silverado 1500 SSVs are currently ordered for upfitting. Up to four new trucks are planned for upfitting in 2026.

• Delivery: Up-fitted vehicles must be delivered within 90 calendar days of receipt.

• Work must be performed to pre-established standards.

• Installation must comply with equipment manufacturers' instructions and ensure performance and workmanship minimize risks of electrical or mechanical failure.

• Vehicles must sustain extremes in vibration, climate, and conditions.

• Resale consideration should be factored into mounting locations for accessories, minimizing holes drilled into the vehicle body.

• Decommissioned vehicles must be returned to original or near-original condition.

• Vendor facility must be within two hours of the Regional Office (Bloomington, MN) or Sherburne NWR - Zimmerman, MN facility.

• Vendor must offer vehicle transportation to one of these locations for warranty work and decommissioning logistics.

• Upfitting and delivery timeframe is 90 days from contract award or notification of vehicle availability.

• Warranty: Minimum twelve (12) month warranty on all work. Manufacturer warranties for major components and sub-assemblies apply. Contractor is responsible for repair costs for installation defects.

• Inspections: DRLE reserves the right to conduct on-site inspections at the vendor's location prior to delivery.

• Equipment Standards: Specific standards are detailed for window tinting, interior LED lights, headlight flashers, rear/side lights, tailgate strip lighting, winch-ready grille guards, 360° intersection lights, consoles, interior overhead lights, siren controllers, gun racks, wiring harnesses, battery savers, cell phone boosters, radio wiring, roof antennae, graphics, prisoner cages, K9 packages, and IR/black-out options.

• Contract Value: The contract is for up to $100,000.

• Points of Contact: Contracting Officer's Technical Representative: Frank Polyak.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Vehicle Upfits" for the USFWS MN Division of Refuge Law Enforcement. The government is procuring services related to vehicle upfitting and decommissioning of emergency vehicles for auction.

• Truck Upfits: For 3 vehicles (Item 00010) and 1 vehicle (Item 00030).

• Decommissioning of Emergency Vehicles: For auction, including removal of all emergency equipment and decals, for 3 vehicles (Item 00020) and 1 vehicle (Item 00040).

• The Statement of Work (SOW) provides further details on requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price contract.

• Period of Performance: Estimated from 04/15/2026 to 12/01/2026.

• Delivery Date: 12/01/2026.

• Option to Extend Services: The government may require continued performance for up to 6 months.

• Offer Due Date: 04/08/2026 at 1700 ED.

• Submission Method: Quotes and questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering technical requirements, past performance, experience, lead time, and price. Technical and past performance are more important than price. Best value tradeoffs will be considered.

• Proposal Submission: Interested businesses are encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to commercial products and services, invoicing, payment, and various certifications.

• DOI Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements mandate submission through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation contains deviations from standard clauses (e.g., 52.212-3 and 52.212-5).