Building 10 Partition at Canal Point, FL

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks demolition of an existing partition wall and installation of a new partition with two roll-up doors to enclose the Cane Presentation System and Cane Hydraulic System at Building 10 of the USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida, with proposals due September 23, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due September 21, 2026, by 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Place of performance is Canal Point, Florida. The scope includes demolition of existing electrical systems and partition wall; installation of steel-framed partition with metal studs spaced 16 inches on center; installation of two Wayne Dalton Model 926 rolling steel service doors (west opening approximately 16'7" wide by 15'1" tall; east opening approximately 16'7" wide by 13'6" tall); exterior R-type metal panels; interior plywood wall; R-19 insulation; three 120-volt lighting circuits; four duplex outlet circuits; replacement of the 100-amp circuit breaker with a 200-amp Eaton 35K 3-phase breaker; installation of a 200-amp 208-volt 3-phase NEMA 3R panel; and new LED lighting fixtures. The performance period is 10 calendar days to begin work and 180 calendar days total for completion. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from offer receipt date. Construction wage rate requirements apply per Florida wage determination FL20260220. Performance and payment bonds are required. Federal employment verification (E-Verify) and Buy American construction materials requirements are mandatory. The NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction; PSC is Y1AA, Construction of Office Buildings. Evaluation weighs technical approach (ability to meet schedule and requirements) and past performance (acceptable or neutral rating required), with award to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable. The contracting officer is Gilbert C. Chonje, 931-378-8014.