Lake City ATB- Mold Remediation & Reconstruction

The USDA Forest Service seeks mold remediation and reconstruction of its Lake City Airtanker Base Administrative Operations building in Lake City, Florida, with quotations due July 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. This is a Total Small Business set-aside; the small business size standard is $45 million.

Place of performance is 475 SE County Road 245, Lake City, Florida 32025, on federally leased land at Lake City Gateway Airport. The facility is approximately 3,000 square feet with CMU block exterior, metal roof, and conventional lumber framing with existing HVAC split systems and electrical services. NAICS code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

Work comprises two phases. Phase 1 includes complete mold remediation of affected areas, selective demolition and removal of mold-impacted materials, HVAC system and ductwork cleaning, facility-wide cleaning, and post-remediation clearance testing. Phase 2 requires reconstruction of all remediated areas to pre-loss condition or better, including moisture-resistant wall assemblies, commercial luxury vinyl tile and carpet tile flooring, cabinetry and millwork, and new appliances. The contractor must comply with 2024 International Building Codes, IICRC S520 mold remediation standards, EPA guidelines, OSHA regulations, and Florida mold remediation licensing requirements. A Florida mold remediation license and minimum 10 years of commercial mold remediation and construction experience are required. All work must be completed within 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion by day 45. The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000. This is a firm-fixed-price contract. Bonds are required; a bid guarantee is required for quotations of $150,000 and higher. Prevailing wage rates apply under Davis-Bacon Act standards for Florida counties including Columbia. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Evaluation weighs technical approach and past performance against pricing. Amendment 001, effective June 30, 2026, extended the quotation deadline from July 6 to July 10 and provided vendor Q&A responses clarifying scope and specifications; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment.