Long-Term Seed Storage: Climate Controlled Walk-In Cooler

The USDA NRCS Pacific Islands Area is seeking a small‑business contractor to remove an existing seed‑storage walk‑in cooler at the Ho‘olehua Plant Materials Center, install a new climate‑controlled walk‑in cooler meeting detailed specifications, and handle all related site preparation, electrical work, and disposal of the old unit. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside and includes complete responsibility for permits, compliance with federal, state and local building and electrical codes, and provision of all labor, materials, equipment, and waste‑removal logistics. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days once on‑site performance begins, with weekly progress reporting required. • Remove and safely disconnect existing cooler and dehumidifier, arrange disposal (government waste containers not provided). • Procure and install a new climate‑controlled cooler (minimum 16 ft × 12 ft × 8 ft) with temperature 35‑40 °F, humidity ≤ 35 %, 3‑phase power, UL‑compliant components, insulated enclosure, LED lighting, and a steel ramp. • Ensure electrical compatibility with existing 240 V 3‑phase system and comply with all applicable codes. • Perform site preparation on a potentially uneven concrete floor, manage logistics through roll‑up doors, and provide site cleanup each day. • Provide weekly written status reports and a proposed project plan within five business days of award. • All work performed on USDA‑NRCS property in Ho‘olehua, HI; contractor must arrange for safe drinking water, climate‑controlled break area, and bathroom facilities for personnel.