Attach 4 DB WD MD20240054 08-09-2024 Building (Amend 0001).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 at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, MD. The project consists of 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 $45.0 million size standard. The magnitude of the project is between $100,000 to $250,000. The solicitation requires payment and performance bonds if the contract exceeds $150,000. An organized site visit will be held on August 8, 2024, and proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff process.