Construct Concrete Containment for Bldg 125 and 157 - Ames, IA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to construct concrete spill containment basins around oil-filled electrical transformers at Buildings 125 and 157 at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The project involves installing containment structures around three transformers using hydrovac excavation, with specific requirements including proper sizing to contain transformer oil capacity, incorporating 2-inch drain valves, ensuring water-tight seals, and repairing any damaged landscaping or grounding equipment. Contractors must demonstrate knowledge of electrical and safety standards including NFPA 70 and provide qualified personnel for the work. The solicitation uses a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, requiring offerors to submit a completed SF 1442, pricing information, and two recent relevant references. The deadline for submitting Request for Information questions was July 29, 2025, with all proposals due by August 5, 2025, and responses to industry questions posted on sam.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The contract magnitude is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract. The performance period runs from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a 210-day delivery timeline after contract award and a targeted completion date of June 3, 2025. Work will be performed at the USDA facility in Ames, Iowa, primarily during regular business hours of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with site access requiring REAL ID compliant identification. The project involves three specific transformers: T-1 (150kVA with 135 gallons of oil), T-8 (75kVA with 224 gallons of oil), and one transformer in Building 157, with the contractor responsible for determining appropriate containment basin sizing based on transformer and oil volume specifications.