Modernize Building 1 Elevators– USDA, ARS, Athens, Georgia

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking contractors to modernize four existing elevators in Building 1 at their Athens, Georgia facility, specifically upgrading the 10-stop, gearless traction elevator system with new microprocessor controls, machines, hoist ropes, wiring, door equipment, and communication devices. Contractors must be licensed in Georgia, registered in the System for Award Management, and capable of completing the comprehensive modernization with minimal disruption to daily operations while maintaining at least two elevators in service at all times. The procurement will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology, assessing vendors on technical approach, experience, and price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with interested vendors required to notify Walter Dennis by 10:00 AM ET on September 2, 2025, for approval to attend. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 PM ET on September 19, 2025, via email submission.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under a 100% Total Small Business designation, with the contract value estimated to range between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The contractor will have a 240-day performance period from the notice to proceed to complete all modernization work. The project location is at 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia 30605, at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. Work must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, Buy American Act provisions, and 2019 code year standards. The contract will include progress payment provisions for materials and equipment, with a one-year warranty required on all completed work. All on-site personnel must possess valid identification to access the secure research facility.