The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Timebuilt Solutions LLC for $2,304,131.62 on September 17, 2026, to replace existing HDPE drain piping with welded 316L stainless steel drain piping at the United States National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.
Work is performed in Athens, Georgia (950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605) and covers approximately 2,668 linear feet of drain piping replacement across three lines. The scope includes removal and replacement using 316L stainless steel Schedule 10 welded piping in 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch sizes, with technical requirements including 100% visual examination and 5% X-ray radiographic testing of all welds, PMI verification of alloy grade, passivation, reinforced Teflon gaskets, and as-built drawings. Work must be completed within 180 calendar days of Notice to Proceed during regular hours in an operational facility and comply with ARS 242.1M Facilities Design Standards, applicable building codes, the 2024 International Plumbing Code, and OSHA standards. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage applies. Performance is due by March 31, 2027.