Parking Lot Repair & Repaving Project

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, AL., has a requirement to replace or repair & repave designated areas.  The work includes but is not limited to:  The Contractor shall provide all professional services, personnel, tools, material, and equipment to remove & replace or repair & repave the designated areas at the Aquatics Lab that is approved to meet their exact specifications and requirements.  Some areas of asphalt will be completely removed and replaced with concrete of sufficient thickness and weight rating to comply with state Department of Transportation load bearing standards. Contractor will be responsible for barricading work areas but must allow access to rear of property. 

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract.   The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.   The NAICS code for this requirement is 237210 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.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about April 27, 2021 and site visit information will be included at that time.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.