United States - USDA / NRCS Elsberry Plant Materials Center Greenhouse Renovation Project

Description

Notice Type:
Solicitation
Solicitation Number:
12FPC325Q0002
Synopsis:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation – Acquisition and Procurement Division is issuing this Request for Quotes (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 13, on behalf of the USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Elsberry Plant Materials Center (PMC) 2803 N. Hwy. 79, Elsberry, MO 63343.   
The project consists of greenhouse renovations to include installing new double-walled acrylic panels and weather seals; replacing walk-in doors; installing drains, gravel base, and pouring a concrete floor; furnishing and installing a new cooling system; furnishing and installing overhead lights; furnishing and installing exhaust fan belts; connecting vent motors; replacing an electrical box mounting-board; and insuring that everything is connected to, and works with the existing Wadsworth EnviroSTEP Control System, and site cleanup.
This solicitation is a 100 percent Small Business set-aside.  To be eligible for award, interested contractors must be registered in and must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov
A firm fixed price construction contract is anticipated under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR Part 13.
The anticipated period of performance for this project is 90 calendar days from the date the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
The NAICS code for this solicitation is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.  The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is$45M.
In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of the project is between $100,000 and $250,000. 
A site showing has been scheduled and details are included in the solicitation. Vendors are highly encouraged to attend.
436.211 Distribution of Advance Notices and Solicitations.
Pursuant to FAR 36.211(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/contracting.  USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in the USDA Contracting Desk Book, located at  https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations.  under Parts 436 and 443.
For further information, contact Stephen Case, Contract Specialist, via email at stephen.case@usda.gov

Opportunity closing date

05 February 2025

Value of contract

to be confirmed