Demolition and Disposal of Barn, Riesel, Texas

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks demolition and disposal of a wind-damaged barn in Riesel, Texas, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with quotations due July 30 at 1:00 PM Central Time and questions due July 23 at 1:00 PM Central Time.

Place of performance is Riesel, TX 76682. The barn structure measures approximately 30 feet by 40 feet by 12 feet with wood frame and metal roof construction. The scope includes mechanical dismantling, removal of all large debris and support poles, magnetic sweeping within a 150-foot radius in two perpendicular passes, segregation of debris into five categories, disposal at Texas TCEQ-compliant facilities, and site restoration including grading, leveling, and fence repairs. A full-time, 30-hour OSHA-certified superintendent must be on-site, and a temporary portable toilet is required. Work must be completed within 60 calendar days of Notice to Proceed during normal working hours of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. No concrete slab removal or permits are required. The Government will complete salvage extraction and equipment relocation without impeding contractor work for more than 4 working hours.

The NAICS code is 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. Service Contract Labor Standards apply; prevailing wage rates in Falls and McLennan Counties, Texas are established in the wage determination attachment. No certified payroll, bid bonds, or performance bonds are required. Contractors may select their own disposal facilities, including scrap metal recycling as an alternative to landfill disposal.

Evaluation is conducted on three factors: price (lowest price technically acceptable), technical acceptability (requiring sound compliant approach and two recent verifiable relevant projects), and past performance (rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable). Site visits are recommended but not mandatory and can be coordinated through Kyle Tiner at kyle.tiner@usda.gov. Amendment 0001, issued July 24, extended the proposal deadline and added a video attachment.