Improve Drainage

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking contractors to improve drainage systems at the Palouse Conservation Field Station in Pullman, Washington. The project involves removing existing subsurface drainage, installing a minimum 12-inch, 50-foot corrugated metal pipe culvert, and constructing French drain systems capable of handling 100-year precipitation events. Specific work includes tree removal, installation of 6-inch diameter perforated PVC drains with geotextile stabilization, and creating proper drainage outlets north of the greenhouse facility. The government will use a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, evaluating proposals based on technical acceptability factors including understanding of work, experience, mandatory site visit attendance, and past performance. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on July 2, 2025, and proposal submission deadline of 0630 local time on July 15, 2025.

This solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of award and complete all drainage improvements within 60 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Work must be performed during normal business hours between 8 am and 4:30 pm at the Palouse Conservation Field Station located in Pullman, Washington. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and demands comprehensive technical proposals including two federal contract references from the past four years, along with detailed project management and site security plans.