Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking contractors to remodel an existing greenhouse facility at the Southeast Watershed Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia. The solicitation (1232SA25R0039) encompasses comprehensive renovation work including structural repairs, stucco installation, vent system replacement, and optional upgrades for interior flooring, heating/cooling systems, and greenhouse control systems. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with active registration and are required to attend a mandatory site visit on July 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with notification to the Contracting Officer required by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 28, 2025. The USDA will evaluate proposals on a pass/fail basis across four factors: Technical Approach, Experience, Past Performance, and Price, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Proposal questions are due by August 4, 2025, and final proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The base contract requires completion within 120 calendar days of award, with each optional line item also having a 120-day performance period for a turn-key project delivery. Work will be performed at the Southeast Watershed Research Unit located at 123A Tobacco Road, Tifton, Georgia 31793, specifically targeting Greenhouse Building 27 (asset identification number 660200B027). The project aims to restore greenhouse functionality and provide research space to meet USDA-ARS mission objectives, with all work requiring certified technicians and compliance with local, state, and federal codes.