The Forest Service needs a small business to relocate overhead power to underground power and perform electrical work at a seed orchard in Idaho.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Forest Service needs a small business to relocate overhead power to underground power and perform electrical work at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump Station. This includes removing existing overhead power, weather head, and pole, and replacing it with new underground service to a new electrical disconnect switch and post. The work will also involve removing existing electrical backboard and replacing it with a new pump station mounting assembly suitable for three NEMA Type 4 Motor Control Centers.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The project is expected to start immediately after award, and the performance period is not specified.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The evaluation will consider the price and the technical qualifications of the bidder.
- When and how do you bid?
Quotations are due by July 22, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Mountain Time. The bid must include a combined synopsis solicitation commercial construction form, a schedule of items, an experience questionnaire, and an acknowledgement of amendments if applicable. The bid must be submitted to Daniel Franco at Daniel.franco@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST. If you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Email Daniel Franco at Daniel.franco@usda.gov to RSVP for the site visit.
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Prepare a quote that includes a combined synopsis solicitation commercial construction form, a schedule of items, an experience questionnaire, and an acknowledgement of amendments if applicable.