MN-MN VLY NWR-VEHICLE LIFT PURCHASE AND INSTALLATI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ 140FS226Q00004) is for the purchase, delivery, and installation of one (1) Rotary SPO20-TA/SPO20N0T0-BL 2-post above-ground automotive lift with a 20,000-lb capacity. The lift must be "brand name or equal" and meet or exceed specified minimum requirements. The acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract.

• Purchase, delivery, and installation of one (1) 20,000-lb capacity automotive lift.

• Lift must meet or exceed attached minimum specifications.

• Compliance with OSHA Standards, manufacturer installation guidelines, and local building codes.

• Only fully ALI/ETL-certified lifts will be considered.

• Installation at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, MN.

• Delivery Address: 15850 Rapid Lake Road, E Carver, MN 55315.

• Services to be conducted in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and Wage Determination 2015-4945, revision 29, Hennepin County, MN.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: January 12, 2026 to March 11, 2026.

• Delivery Date: March 11, 2026.

• Estimated Installation Completion: Within days of delivery.

• Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email to khalilah.brown@fws.gov by December 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST.

• Required quote information: Firm Name, UEI, Point of Contact, Phone, Email.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value, considering technical expertise, acceptability, pricing, competitive delivery/installation schedule, and positive past performance.

• Subcontractor information must be disclosed.

• This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 811310, Size Standard: $12.5 Million.

• Site visits are available upon request.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

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

This document outlines the requirements for the installation of a 2-post automotive lift with a 20,000 lb capacity at the Rapids Lake Shop Facility.

• Installation of a 2-post above-ground lift with 20,000 lb capacity.

• Installation of the lift in an existing bay.

• Startup and placement of the lift into service, including electrical connections.

• Partial decommissioning and cement capping of an existing SmartLift.

• Provision of round polymer adapters for lifting cars (set of 4).

• The lift must be ALI/ETL and GOLD Safety Certified.

• Extended correction period of 2 years from the Date of Substantial Completion.

• Manufacturer warranty: 5-Years Structural, 2-Years Part Components, 1-Year Labor.

• Not explicitly stated, but implied to be at the Rapids Lake Shop Facility in Carver, MN.

• Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum three years of documented experience.

• Installer Qualifications: Minimum three years of documented experience and must be an authorized installer.

• Products Requiring Electrical Connection must be Listed and Classified by ITS, UL, or a testing firm acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

• Verification of wall openings, dimensions, tolerances, and electrical power characteristics is required prior to installation.

• Protection of installed products from damage until Date of Substantial Completion is required.

• Construction traffic through the lift area is prohibited until after acceptance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of workers performing services under a contract subject to the Service Contract Act.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-4945, Revision No. 29, dated 07/08/2025.
• Applicable Executive Orders: Details requirements for Executive Order 14026 (minimum wage $17.75/hour) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage $13.30/hour) for contracts entered into or extended on or after January 30, 2022, and contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively.
• Geographic Scope: Applies to Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright counties) and Wisconsin (Pierce, St Croix counties).
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.
• Fringe Benefits: Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour under EO 13706) and Vacation (2, 3, or 4 weeks based on years of service).
• Paid Sick Leave: Details requirements for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706.
• Holidays: Lists eleven paid holidays per year.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed the rates specified in this wage determination for all applicable job classifications. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations. The specific rates for each occupation will directly impact the bidder's cost proposal and overall competitiveness.