Concrete Slabs and Sidewalks, Clayton, NC

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is soliciting proposals for concrete slab and sidewalk construction at the Central Crops Research Station in Clayton, NC. The project requires installing two reinforced concrete slabs (18'x42' and 8'x14') to serve as foundations for walk-in coolers, along with connecting concrete walkways and drainage infrastructure. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical acceptability based on work plan, corporate experience, and past performance. Prospective contractors must submit a comprehensive proposal including SF 1442, detailed pricing, work plan, corporate experience examples, and past performance questionnaires. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM ET, with registration required by December 11, 2024, and questions due by December 16, 2024.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238110 with a $19M size standard. The contract has a period of performance of 60 calendar days from award, with work expected to begin within 10 days after contract receipt. The project's construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000, and contractors must provide payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price within 10 days of award. The place of performance is the Central Crops Research Station located at 13223 US Business 70 West in Clayton, NC. Davis-Bacon Act wage rates will apply, and contractors must comply with specific technical requirements including 3500 psi concrete strength, #4 rebar placement, and foundation drainage specifications. The contractor will be responsible for providing all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision while coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative to minimize disruption to ongoing research activities.