Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified small‑business electrical contractor to replace a standby generator at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center in the Monongahela National Forest. The scope includes removal and disposal of the existing 30 kW propane standby generator, installation of a new 30 kW propane standby generator, and installation of a 200‑amp automatic transfer switch, together with all labor, materials, and related site work. The contract is a fixed‑price purchase order valued between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period of roughly 45 calendar days (09/28/2026 – 11/11/2026). The solicitation is set‑aside 100 % to small businesses under NAICS 238210.
• Location: Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, Monongahela National Forest, WV
• Work: Generator removal, disposal, new 30 kW propane generator installation, 200 A transfer switch installation
• Contract type: RFQ, small‑business set‑aside, fixed‑price
• Estimated value: $25‑100 k
• Performance window: ~45 days (late Sep – mid Nov 2026)
• Required bonds: Performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award (order > $35 k)
• Mandatory small‑business eligibility (NAICS 238210, size standard $19 M)
• Submission: electronic quote by 1700 EDT 09/14/2026; questions due 1300 EDT 09/04/2026.