New HVAC system

THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS CONSTRUCTION WAS STATED INCORRECTLY IN THE ORIGINAL SOLICITATION.

THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS BETWEEN $500,000 AND 1,000,000.

THIS AMENDMENT IS BEING CREATED TO ADD THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE AS AN ATTACHMENT TO SOLICITATION NO. AG-4431-S-14-0023.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Mid South Area, has a requirement to install a new HVAC system and associated work at the USDA, ARS, South Central Poultry Research Laboratory, Building No. 12, Mississippi State, MS location. The work includes, but is not limited to, these principal features of work:
A. Asbestos abatement of piping.
B. Replacement of ceilings.
C. Replacement of chilled water and hot water system.
D. Demolition of 2-pipe fan coil units.
E. Installation of new VAV system.
F. Installation of 3 new lab HVAC systems.
G. Electrical modifications for HVAC upgrades.
Note: The above general outline of principal features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all labor and materials required by the plans and specifications. The term "provide" as used in the specifications and on the plans means to furnish and install the work indicated.
The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
This procurement is set aside for a small business concern. The NAIC Code for this procurement is 238220. Small Business Size Standard is 33.5 million. It is anticipated that award will result in a single award, firm-fixed-price contract. The magnitude of this construction project is between $25,000 and $150,000. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. Solicitation No. AG-4431-S-14-0023, solicitation package, specifications, and drawings documents will be available for viewing and downloading at the Fed Biz Opps web site: www.fedbizopps.gov on or about August 04, 2014. Paper copies will not be issued. All interested responsible offerors may submit an offer. Offerors are responsible for routinely checking the FedBizOpps website for any possible solicitation amendments that may be issued. The proposed offer due date and site visit will be identified within the solicitation. To be eligible for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Offerors may obtain information on registration in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov.