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This document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for cold room repairs at the Plant Introduction Station in Ames, Iowa by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

The solicitation, Solicitation Number 12505B24R0028, 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. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000 with a period of performance of 120 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor will be required to furnish a payment security, which can be a payment bond or an alternative form per FAR 52.228-13. Organized site visits are scheduled for August 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM CDT and August 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM CDT, and pre-registration is required by 3:00 PM CDT on August 6, 2024. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by 2:00 PM CDT on August 15, 2024. The solicitation requires the use of biobased products to the extent reasonably available, meeting performance standards, and reasonably priced.