UT JONES HOLE NFH EMERG GENERATOR
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking proposals for the installation of a Government-furnished 500kW Kohler Diesel Generator at the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated project magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. Quotes are due February 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the installation of a new Kohler Model 500REOZJC generator system, which includes an EPA Tier 2 engine, steel sound-attenuated enclosure, and Kohler APM603 controller. The scope encompasses:
- Site Preparation: Modifying the concrete pad, providing underground conduit for power, controls, and grounding, ensuring ventilation, and setting the generator.
- Electrical Installation: Installing and terminating AC power cables, connecting to the existing grounding system, installing generator control wiring, and integrating the APM603 control system with the facility's emergency power transfer switch. This may include installing an 800 Amp Disconnect and an alarm autodialer/remote monitoring system.
- Testing, Startup & Commissioning: Completing factory startup procedures, performing load testing, testing alarms and safeties, and providing commissioning documentation.
- Training & Documentation: Providing an on-site overview of the new installation. All work must adhere to applicable codes and industry standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price construction contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offers from non-Small Business concerns will be rejected.
- NAICS Code: 238210 Electrical Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19M.
- Project Magnitude: Estimated between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Place of Performance: Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery, 24495 East Jones Hole Hatchery Road, Vernal, UT 84078-2042.
- Bonds: A Payment Bond is required for awards over $35,000. Payment and Performance Bonds are required for awards over $150,000.
- Wage Rates: Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Uintah County, Utah, as detailed in the provided wage determination document (UT20260077).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Thursday, February 5, 2026, by 5 p.m. EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov.
- Evaluation Basis: Best Value, considering price and factors other than price, specifically:
- Technical Proposal (work plan and key personnel)
- Past Experience
- Site Visit: Highly encouraged. Instructions for scheduling are provided in Section L of the solicitation. Offerors are urged to inspect the site.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete the "Prices (Bid Schedule)" form (Attachment 3) with their firm's information and a lump sum price.
Contact Information
For requests for information and quotes, contact Nicole Johnson at nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov.