SAM #1232SA26Q0520

USDA ARS Electrical Upgrade for Food Extruder Installation in Albany, CA

USDA ARS is seeking contractor services to upgrade electrical capacity and install power wiring for a new food extruder unit at its Western Regional Research Center in Albany, CA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of a 3-pole, 480V, 80A circuit breaker in existing panel (3-480N-DP1) - Installation of a 100A, 600V, NEMA 3R fusible service disconnect with three 80A fuses - Supply and installation of copper wiring (three conductors 4 AWG or 3 AWG, one conductor 8 AWG, approx. 60 feet) - Replacement of existing wire in conduit between panel and disconnect - Power connection to extruder (extruder located within six feet of disconnect) - Electrical upgrade services including management, supervision, labor, equipment, tools, demolition coordination, safety planning, and compliance with federal, state, and local codes (UFGS, ARS 242.1M) - Wire extruder power and make operational (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with federal, state, and local electrical codes and standards - Licensed electrical contractors in California required - Mandatory performance and payment bonds - Safety plans and waste diversion documentation - Site visits and demolition coordination - Award based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer - Place of Performance: - Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 - USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue RM 3-2102, Beltsville, MD 20705 - No specific OEMs or branded equipment are mentioned; all work is for electrical infrastructure supporting extruder equipment.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0520 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to supply necessary power circuit and service disconnect to the power Extruder equipment.  Power needed is 480 VAC at 80 Amps.   

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.  The small business size standard is $19.0M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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