Greenhouse Phase V Renovation (Fargo, ND)
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks renovation of greenhouse Range F at its Northern Crop Science Laboratories in Fargo, North Dakota, with quotations due August 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement, limiting eligibility to small business concerns under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million.
Place of performance is North River, ND 58102. A mandatory site visit was held July 9, 2026; contractors must RSVP by that date. Period of performance is 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The site contains hazardous materials; a Limited Asbestos Survey completed March 26, 2025, found no asbestos-containing materials in surveyed roofing areas but confirms contractor responsibility for compliance with federal and state asbestos regulations if materials are discovered during demolition.
Work scope includes complete renovation of greenhouse Range F (base bid), with alternate pricing for Range G renovation (Alternate 1) and headhouse roof repair and replacement (Alternate 2). Quotations must price all items for consideration. The contract structure is firm fixed-price lump sum. Bid guarantees are not required for proposals under $150,000; proposals exceeding that threshold require bid guarantee bonds at 20 percent of proposed price. Performance and payment bonds are required for awards exceeding $35,000, due within ten days of award. Progress payments are authorized monthly with contractor certification and subcontractor payment verification. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis within 90 days of quote submission.
Evaluation criteria include technical experience (minimum three similar projects within five years), past performance (three relevant projects with documented complexity and dollar value), and price. Major subcontractor experience and past performance may satisfy technical capability if clearly identified in the quotation. The site superintendent must complete fingerprinting and background checks; other workers require badging and site escort. Working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; expanded hours to 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. are permissible with superintendent badging and USDA approval. No permitting is required. Prevailing wage rates per Davis-Bacon determination ND20260013 (May 18, 2026) apply, ranging from $13.05 to $48.00 per hour base plus applicable fringes. Construction waste must achieve minimum 40 percent landfill diversion. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and current representations and certifications at time of quote submission.
Amendment 0004 (July 29) extended the deadline to August 10 and provided detailed specifications, asbestos survey results, and Q&A clarifications. Questions submitted by July 16 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time received responses; site visit discussions are not binding unless submitted in writing and incorporated by amendment.
1232SA26Q0870 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
6/26/26, 6:09 PM Greenhouse Phase V Renovation (Fargo, ND)
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded contract 1232SA26P0704 to PROCON INTERNATIONAL LLC for $6.29 million on September 29, 2026, for greenhouse phase V renovation in Fargo, North Dakota.
The award was made under the Total Small Business set-aside.
1232SA26P0704 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
9/30/26, 6:26 PM