Demolition of Grape Genetic Research Unit Administraton Building
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12RADA26Q0017
- Agency
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Rural Housing Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Geneva, New York 14456, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service seeks complete demolition and site restoration of the Grape Genetic Research Unit Administration Building and associated structures at its Geneva, New York facility, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET and questions due September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
This is an unrestricted, full and open solicitation as a firm fixed price commercial construction contract under NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). Place of performance is Geneva, NY 14456. The scope encompasses demolition of Building 74 (former GGRU Administration Building), greenhouse, mechanical equipment yard, and equipment pads; removal of sanitary and storm sewer lines with sealing of manhole penetrations; removal of concrete slabs, walls, footers, and transformer pad; backfill and compaction of excavations in 12-inch lifts; site grading to match surrounding elevations; and restoration with loam, fertilizer, grass seed (Seedway Tri Rye Blend or Pennington Contractor Mix), and mulch or hydroseeding. All demolition materials must be disposed of off-site, and utilities must be capped or sealed. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 30 calendar days thereafter. The overall period of performance runs September 29 through November 27, 2026.
Work occurs during normal business hours (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday) and must be coordinated with the site location coordinator. The onsite Project Manager requires a minimum of five years' experience in demolition, site grading, utility sealing, landscaping, and construction safety. Contractors must submit pricing as one lump sum with supporting line-item breakdowns, a detailed project plan, key personnel resumes, and three similar past project references. The Government will award to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror with acceptable or neutral past performance. A payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to 100 percent of contract value is due within 15 days of award. Prevailing wage rate determination number 2015-4161 Revision 35 applies. Amendment 0002, issued September 24, clarified project scope and contractor estimation responsibilities for quantities and specifications not provided in the solicitation.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service in accordance with the format in RFO Part 12/13 as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to award one Purchase Order for the commercial service as described in solicitation.
The Grape Genetic Research Unit (GGRU) Administration Building at the USDA facility in Geneva, NY, has remnants of structural elements—including concrete slabs, walls, and foundations—from previous demolition activities, as well as associated infrastructure from the former greenhouse, mechanical equipment yard, and equipment pads. These materials hinder future site use and pose safety and environmental concerns. The purpose of this Performance Work Statement is to outline the requirements for complete demolition and removal of all remaining structures, ensuring safe disposal, proper site re-grading, and restoration with appropriate landscaping. This project will prepare the site for future development or research activities, aligning with USDA operational standards and supporting ongoing agricultural research needs
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offers the lowest overall price in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items, page 12 of the solicitation.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. Registration in SAM is free.
This action is a full and open solicitation under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238910 This NAICS code must be included in your SAM registration with a code of "Y", regardless of other codes you include in your registration.
Submit signed and dated offers by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, 2026 to gary.brown3@usda.gov . Offers submitted in hard copy or by fax will not be accepted. It is the offeror's responsibility to verify that the proposal is received on time. All proposal files must use the following naming convention: 12RADA26Q0017+ Offeror Name + Document Name.filetype.
Ensure that all amendments are aknowledged within your submission.
Prospective Offerors should submit any questions regarding this solicitation by e-mail to gary.brown3@usda.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 24, 2026. Questions received after that date may not be answered prior to the date established for the receipt of proposals.
The Contracting Officer will return a signed contract via email to accepted offeror. Those not accepted will be notified by email.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service in accordance with the format in RFO Part 12/13 as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture intends to award one Purchase Order for the commercial service as described in solicitation.
The Grape Genetic Research Unit (GGRU) Administration Building at the USDA facility in Geneva, NY, has remnants of structural elements—including concrete slabs, walls, and foundations—from previous demolition activities, as well as associated infrastructure from the former greenhouse, mechanical equipment yard, and equipment pads. These materials hinder future site use and pose safety and environmental concerns. The purpose of this Performance Work Statement is to outline the requirements for complete demolition and removal of all remaining structures, ensuring safe disposal, proper site re-grading, and restoration with appropriate landscaping. This project will prepare the site for future development or research activities, aligning with USDA operational standards and supporting ongoing agricultural research needs
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offers the lowest overall price in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items, page 12 of the solicitation.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. Registration in SAM is free.
This action is a full and open solicitation under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238910 This NAICS code must be included in your SAM registration with a code of "Y", regardless of other codes you include in your registration.
Submit signed and dated offers by 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 25, 2026 to gary.brown3@usda.gov . Offers submitted in hard copy or by fax will not be accepted. It is the offeror's responsibility to verify that the proposal is received on time. All proposal files must use the following naming convention: 12RADA26Q0017+ Offeror Name + Document Name.filetype.
Prospective Offerors should submit any questions regarding this solicitation by e-mail to gary.brown3@usda.gov no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 24, 2026. Questions received after that date may not be answered prior to the date established for the receipt of proposals.
The Contracting Officer will return a signed contract via email to accepted offeror. Those not accepted will be notified by email.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition of Grape Genetic Research Unit Administraton Building | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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