RECOVERY Replace Multi-Zone (Sector 400) Air-Handling Duct System at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS), Kearneysville, WV

RECOVERY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), North Atlantic Area (NAA), requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to replace the multi-zone AHU supply ductwork and controls at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) located in Kearneysville, WV.



Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition of existing supply air ductwork and reheat coils; installation of new supply air ductwork, VAV boxes and controls, and extending reheat water piping systems to serve new VAV boxes. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings, and specifications.



The estimated cost of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000 and includes a Base Bid and Two Option Items. This project must be completed within 180 days after receipt of notice to proceed. This is a 100% total set-aside for competition among Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The NAICS Code is 238220, with a size standard of $14 million. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-38. Solicitation No. AG-3615-S-10-0005 is scheduled for release on or about January 19, 2010. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Bids will be due by 3:00 p.m. on February 18, 2010. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest bid. All responsible (SDVOSBs) may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Contractors are required to register or update their registration at the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr in order to receive a contract award under this solicitation, and register or update their registration at the Online Representation and Certification Application website at http://orca.bpn.gov. RECOVERY