Building 85 Sewer Repair (Tifton, GA)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Crop Genetics & Breeding Research Unit is seeking contractors to repair and re-route the sewer line from USDA Building 85 around the south end of USDA Building 20 to the main sewer line at their facility in Tifton, Georgia. The project requires contractors to furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for a turn-key sewer line repair using certified technicians and adhering to all local, state, and federal codes. This solicitation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method with three factors: Technical Capability (Pass/Fail) requiring demonstration of project understanding and relevant sewer repair experience, Past Performance (Pass/Fail) assessing performance on similar contracts, and Price as the determining factor among technically acceptable offers. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2025, with an RSVP requirement. Quotes are due by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 6, 2025, and Amendment 0001 has been issued to provide the site visit sign-in sheet.

This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS code 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are mentioned in the solicitation documents, though the project is classified as a small construction project under $25,000. The contractor will have 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed to complete all work, with working hours restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The place of performance is the USDA-ARS Crop Genetics & Breeding Research Unit located at 2282 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates as specified in the attached wage determination for Georgia heavy construction, with minimum wages ranging from $11.00 to $38.65 per hour depending on job classification and county. Contractors must also submit required forms including a construction progress and payment schedule within 14 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.