Building 005 Exterior Envelope Replacement, Wenatchee, WA

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for Building 005 Exterior Envelope Replacement at its Wenatchee, Washington facility, with quotations due July 22, 2025. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a $45 million size standard.

Place of performance is 1104 N Western Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The base bid scope includes removal and replacement of metal roofing panels, replacement of an existing sink with a stainless steel free-standing wash basin, relocation of an existing water heater, and refastening or removal of damaged interior panels; exterior lights will be provided on the east, west, and south facades. Two optional bid items are available: Option 1 covers removal and replacement of interior personnel doors, frames, and hardware in Rooms 104 and 105 (120 days); Option 2 involves removal of ceiling and wall panels and insulation in Room 105, application of closed-cell spray foam insulation with intumescent paint, and removal and reinstallation of lighting (120 days). All work must comply with the 2018 Washington State Existing Building Code under Alteration-Level 1 standards and be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed; an organized site visit is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, and questions are due June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Performance and payment bonds are required. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offer determined to be technically acceptable with acceptable or neutral past performance. Offerors must submit a completed SF 1442 offer page, technical approach, corporate experience documentation with at least three similar projects completed within the past two years, and a detailed price breakdown. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply, with rates for metal roof work, carpenters, electricians, and other trades specified for Chelan County, Washington. Contractors must maintain OSHA compliance, provide an on-site superintendent employed directly by the prime contractor, submit shop drawings and daily construction reports, and utilize USDA BioPreferred products to the greatest extent possible. Final payment requires completion and acceptance of all work.