Attach 4 DB WD MD20240054 06-14-2024 Building.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and construction of a 40'W x 80'L x 14'H pole barn for long-term agricultural research in Beltsville, MD. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) has this requirement. The RFP includes a base bid for the design and construction of the pole barn, as well as an optional contract line item for purchasing and installing electrical items. The period of performance is 180 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This is a total small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and a size standard of $45.0 million. Awards exceeding $150,000 will require payment and performance bonds. An organized site visit is scheduled for August 8, 2024, and registration is required to attend. All offers must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and evaluation factors provided in the solicitation document.