Miscellaneous Projects CPSWPRC

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Research Center in Florence, SC has a requirement for Miscellaneous Projects to include:

• Replace windows in Bldg. 1
• Replace ceiling tiles in Bldg. 1
• Repair the gravel field road
• Restroom renovation in Bldg. 2
• Replacement of 2 heat pumps in Bldg. 1
• Replace 4 door awnings on Bldg. 2
• Replace lights in Bldg. 4
• Paint exterior doors of Bldgs. 1, 2, 3, 4, Mobile Offices and Chemical Shed

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Quote for a firm fixed priced construction purchase order. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5M. Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement.

During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions.  A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday May 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.  Participants will meet at:

USDA ARS Coastal Plains, Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center

2611 West Lucas Street

Florence, SC 29501

Pre-registration to attend the site visit is required no later than Tuesday May 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Pre-register by email notification to Nicholas Langley at Nicholas.Langley@usda.gov.  Provide names of personnel to be in attendance, each firm is limited to two individuals. Wearing of face masks and practicing of social distancing is required at the site visit.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Government anticipates issuing an RFQ for this requirement around May 12, 2021. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.  The statement of work is attached to this notice for information only the full RFQ, applicable provisions/clauses, wage rates, etc. will be posted when the full RFQ solicitation is released around May 12, 2021.