Bldg. 56 upgrades at USDA ARS PPRL in Logan, UT

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0551 for upgrade and modernization work to Building 56 at the Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory (PPRL) in Logan, Utah. The scope of work encompasses mechanical, electrical, civil, and plumbing upgrades including HVAC system replacement, building automation systems, fire alarm and suppression systems, electrical distribution and lighting modifications, and site work including concrete improvements and drainage infrastructure. Key contract requirements include compliance with 2021 International Building Code and related standards, submission of manufacturer data and shop drawings within 45 days of award, certification of welders to ASME standards, and provision of a one-year warranty from the date of Substantial Completion. The Government will evaluate offers based on three criteria: Technical Capability (demonstrated knowledge of similar concrete and upgrade work completed within the past five years with specific project details), Past Performance (rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable), and Price (fair and reasonable pricing for all line items). The mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time with RSVPs due by May 4, 2026; questions must be submitted by May 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time to Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov; and sealed offers are due by 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time on May 21, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $19.0 million under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). No incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation. The estimated construction value falls between $100,000 and $250,000, with work to be completed within 180 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Government intends to award to the single responsible offeror submitting the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer and will require performance and payment bonds within 10 calendar days of award. Construction wages must comply with Department of Labor General Decision No. UT20260082 for Cache County, Utah, establishing prevailing wage rates for various classifications including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and laborers. Performance of work is located in Logan, Utah (84322), with work access restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays, and all invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.