Pendleton Building Repairs Project A (Pendleton, OR)

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office is seeking a construction contractor for building repairs at the Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center in Adams, Oregon. The project involves comprehensive repairs and upgrades to multiple buildings (001, 003, and 011), focusing on replacing aging mechanical and electrical equipment, repairing architectural elements, and conducting hazardous material abatement. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and supervision to complete the work in accordance with detailed plans and specifications. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #12905B25R0003 is expected to be issued on or around March 28, 2025, and will be accessible via SAM.gov. All potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be responsible for monitoring the website for the RFP release and any subsequent amendments.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of $45 million. The project's estimated value falls between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and it will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Construction Contract. The specific scope includes replacing boilers, laboratory faucets, vacuum breakers, air handling units, electrical panels, overhead doors, solar domestic water heaters, and fume hoods across the facility's buildings. While the exact completion timeframe is to be determined, the project involves significant upgrades to buildings constructed between 1970 and 1986. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in complex mechanical, electrical, and architectural renovation work, with a focus on maintaining existing building systems' functionality while upgrading equipment to meet current code and operational requirements.