Bid #12441926Q0033. Contact: angela.rose@usda.gov. Usda Forest Service-spoc East, Cherokee, North Carolina. The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to replace an existing exterior walk-in freezer at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian. Due Jul 14 (6 days left).
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to replace an existing exterior walk-in freezer at the Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Cherokee, NC. The project involves removing the old freezer and installing a new one of similar dimensions, including shell, floor, mechanical equipment, and electrical components. Bidders must adhere to strict specifications regarding materials, codes (NFPA 70, ICC), and installation procedures. A third-party electrical inspection is mandatory. The contract is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a due date of July 14, 2026.
The agency published these 2 documents with the solicitation:
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST issued this public solicitation in Cherokee, North Carolina, referenced as solicitation number 12441926Q0033. It was published on June 3, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to angela.rose@usda.gov.
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST in Cherokee, North Carolina is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in North Carolina are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in North Carolina so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to angela.rose@usda.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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