Temple_sign_in.pdf

This document provides details for a two-step sealed bid solicitation to modernize the Grassland, Soil, and Water Research Laboratory in Temple, Texas. The USDA Agricultural Research Service intends to issue an invitation for bids to renovate approximately 35,000 square feet of administrative and laboratory space including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection system upgrades. An existing greenhouse will be demolished and replaced with a new 6,000 square foot research building addition. The project scope also includes repairs to existing greenhouses. The period of performance for the fixed price construction contract is expected to be approximately 630 calendar days. The estimated value of the contract is over $10 million. Bids are due on or around July 2, 2019 with contract award through the two-step sealed bid process. The solicitation will be set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 236220 and size standard of $36.5 million.