Installation of Washer and Dryer in Greenhouse

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks installation of a stacked washer and dryer unit at its AMS Science & Technology Program greenhouse facility in Gastonia, North Carolina, with quotes due June 10, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated project magnitude under $25,000 and no bonds required.

The scope includes supply and installation of a Samsung-compatible stacking kit for the government-furnished frontload washer and dryer set, removal and installation of utility sinks, reconfiguration of existing plumbing, and new electrical, ventilation, and structural modifications along an exterior wall in the greenhouse entryway. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, permits, and incidentals. Work includes a new 230VAC single-phase electrical circuit for the dryer (not exceeding 30 feet run length) complying with the National Electrical Code, a 2-inch plumbing drain washer box with PEX hot and cold supply lines, installation of a 120VAC single-phase 6-gallon tank-type water heater, cinder block wall demolition to access the existing drain line, dryer exhaust venting with exterior weatherproof cover and core-drilled vent hole, and site cleanup with waste removal. The contractor must coordinate facility entry during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or at coordinated evenings and weekends with the government point of contact.

Work must commence within five calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete within 45 days. Federal construction wage rates for Gaston County apply. Questions are due June 5, 2026, at noon CT. A site visit occurred May 27, 2026. Award will be made on firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter with acceptable or neutral past performance. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Quotes must include demonstration of relevant plumbing and electrical experience and past performance references with specific contract numbers, project titles, locations, award/completion dates, and contact information.