Z--FOLS, Replace Alarm System & Electrical Panel
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its MWR Midwest Region, is soliciting quotations for the replacement of an alarm system and the main 400-ampere electrical distribution panel at Fort Larned National Historic Site in Larned, Kansas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity under NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors). Quotations are due by June 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive replacement of the main 400-ampere electrical distribution panel, which currently serves the park headquarters, visitor center, and museum facility. The existing panel was installed in 1974. The scope also includes the replacement of an alarm system. Key deliverables and requirements include:
- Provision and installation of a temporary electrical service panel during the replacement and testing phases.
- Selective work such as cutting, patching, and painting to ensure a finished project.
- All work must be performed under a single contract by skilled personnel, adhering to industry standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Compliance with National Park Service rules and regulations, including those in the Superintendent's Compendium.
- Strict adherence to historical and archeological data preservation; immediate reporting and suspension of operations for any discoveries.
- An NPS-designated archeologist must be on-site during any ground disturbance activities.
- Environmental protection, pest control, and legal waste/recycling management.
- Photo documentation of existing conditions, progress, and completion.
- Weekly safety meetings ("toolbox" talks) are mandatory.
- All work must comply with applicable OSHA and NFPA standards.
- A site-specific accident prevention plan is required.
- Electrical shutdown of the Visitor's Center (HS-1) cannot occur until after the third week of October.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: 75 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors).
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.
- Wage Determination: Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Pawnee County, KS (General Decision Number KS20260044) will apply.
- Personnel Requirement: All electrical work must be completed by a Kansas state-licensed electrician with at least five years of applicable experience.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to nicholas_murray@ios.doi.gov.
- Format: Quotes must be in PDF format.
- Email Subject Line: Must include the solicitation number, project name, and email number if multiple emails are needed.
- Quotation Validity: Minimum of 60 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government based on a comparative evaluation of quotations.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an "active" status.
Site Visit & Contacts
- Site Visit: By appointment only.
- Scheduling: Contact Tyler Blind by Phone: 620-285-6911 or Email: tyler_blind@nps.gov to schedule.
- Location: Fort Larned National Historic Site, 1335 190th Ave., Larned, KS 67550.
- Primary Contact: Nicholas Murray, nicholas_murray@ios.doi.gov, 402-278-1833.