Install Fire-Rated Suspended Acoustic Ceiling Syst

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Installation of Fire-Rated Drop Ceiling System" for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Region. The BIA anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Priced purchase order.

• Installation of a Fire-Rated Suspended Acoustic Ceiling System.

• Work includes materials, workmanship, and fabrication of components.

• Contractor must maintain an adequate inspection system and perform inspections to ensure work conforms to contract requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Ninety (90) Calendar Days from notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a price schedule is provided for offerors to submit their best prices.

• Proposal Acceptance Period: Sixty (60) days past the closing date.

• RFQ Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Standard/Daylight Time.

• Questions Deadline: May 22, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted in original and 0 copies to the address in Item 8 by 05/26/2026 at 1700 local time. Offers will be publicly opened at that time.

• Evaluation Factors: The award will be made on the basis of price, considering technical capabilities, delivery/lead-time, and price reasonableness. The Government reserves the right to make a best-value trade-off award.

• This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns, in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Offers from entities that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered.

• Vendors must include a completed Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.

• Performance Bond: Not required.

• Payment Protection: Required within 10 days of contract award, covering 100% of the contract price for the full performance period plus one year. Options include a payment bond, irrevocable letter of credit, tripartite escrow agreement, or certificate of deposit.

• Invoicing and Payment: Must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Place of Performance: Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center, 488 Transfer Road, Owyhee, Nevada, Elko County.

• Points of Contact: Contract Specialist Melanie Schiaveto (melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov) and Contracting Officer Renee Holly (renee.holly@bia.gov).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision (NV20260035) issued by the Department of Labor, outlining prevailing wage rates for building construction projects in Elko and Eureka Counties, Nevada. It supersedes a previous decision (NV20250035) and is effective 01/02/2026.

The document lists various labor classifications, including Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator, Carpenter, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer (Common/General, Mason Tender, Pipelayer), Painter, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, and Operators (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Grader/Blade, Loader).

It also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), detailing their applicability and requirements.

Finally, it outlines the process for appealing wage determinations and provides contact information for the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.

This document is relevant to bidders as it establishes the minimum prevailing wage rates that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act in the specified counties. Contractors must ensure their bids and labor costs account for these wage rates and any associated fringe benefits to comply with federal regulations.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide labor and standard installation materials for a fire-rated suspended acoustic ceiling system in three small interior commercial rooms at the Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Owyhee, Nevada.

• Installation of a ceiling grid system covering approximately 416 square feet.

• Includes layout, wall angle/perimeter trim, main and cross tees, and hanger wires.

• Requires seismic bracing as per fire and building codes.

• Layout and leveling to maintain consistent ceiling height.

• Coordination with maintenance worker for light fixtures, HVAC diffusers, vents, exhaust fans, and fire sprinkler heads.

• Final installation of fire-rated ceiling tiles after above-ceiling components are installed and approved.

• Clean-up of installation debris.

• Not explicitly detailed, but implies adherence to fire and building codes for seismic bracing.

• Place of Performance: Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center, 488 Transfer Road, Owyhee, Nevada.

• Period of Performance: Not specified in this document.

• Contractor must be licensed.

• Contractor will install the ceiling grid system and leave it open for the BIA Maintenance worker to install lighting, vents, and related components.

• Contractor will provide all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, services, and labor.

• Materials must be new and of good quality.

• Electrical Room: 8 feet by 16 feet

• Riser Room: 12 feet by 12 feet

• Maintenance Room: 12 feet by 12 feet

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It serves as a self-certification for offerors to confirm they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" as defined in the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480, "Acquisitions Under the Buy Indian Act."

• Solicitation/Sources Sought/RFI Number: To identify the specific procurement.
• Project Title: To identify the project associated with the form.
• Date of Form Submission: The date the form is submitted.
• Offeror Representation: Requires information on:
  • Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity
  • Name of the 51% (or greater) Owner of the IEE Firm
  • Legal Business Name
  • Certifying Signature
  • Unique Entity ID (UEI)
  • Printed Name

Bidders must complete and submit this form to represent their eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise. This is a requirement for offers submitted under the Buy Indian Act. The form requires specific business and ownership details to validate the enterprise's status. Failure to provide accurate information can lead to penalties under federal law.

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

To install a fire-rated suspended acoustic ceiling system in three small interior commercial rooms at the Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center in Owyhee, Nevada.

• Installation of ceiling grid system, including wall angle/perimeter trim, main and cross tees, and hanger wires.

• Coordination with other trades for light fixtures, HVAC diffusers, vents, exhaust fans, and fire sprinkler heads.

• Final installation of fire-rated ceiling tiles after all above-ceiling components are installed and approved.

• Clean-up of installation debris.

• The total area of work is approximately 416 square feet.

• Electrical Room: 8 feet by 16 feet

• Riser Room: 12 feet by 12 feet

• Maintenance Room: 12 feet by 12 feet

• Electrical, HVAC, fire sprinklers, and low voltage work will be performed by Earl Steele, BIA maintenance worker.

• The contractor will install the ceiling grid system and leave the ceiling open for the BIA Maintenance worker to install other components.

• Place of Performance: Duck Valley Juvenile Detention Center, 488 Transfer Road, Owyhee, Nevada.

• The contractor will provide all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, services, and labor.

• All materials will be new and of good quality.