Foundation Repair

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks foundation repair services at its Sea Vegetable Research facility in Charleston, South Carolina, with quotations due September 21. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns meeting the $19 million size standard.

Place of performance is the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Building 44, at 2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29414. The scope includes repair of all cracked and subsided foundation areas, repair and replacement of affected drainage infrastructure including pipes and basins to eliminate subsidence and overflow issues, and debris cleanup to restore the area to prior visual condition with minimal disruption to daily operations. The NAICS code is 238190, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 60 calendar days thereafter. An organized site visit is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST; RSVPs with attendee count must be submitted to Ryan Rodriguez (Ryan.Rodriguez@usda.gov) no later than 72 hours prior. Technical questions are due September 14 by 5:00 PM EST to Arthur Courtney (arthur.courtney@usda.gov).

The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. Performance and payment bonds are required, with a 10-calendar-day bond premium reimbursement period. Prevailing wage rates apply; the wage determination SC20260023 (effective May 18, 2026) establishes rates for Charleston County construction classifications. The Government intends one award based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating technical approach (project schedule), demonstrated prior experience (minimum three projects within the past five years), and price. All offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and price all items to be considered responsive.