Reinforce Concrete Crossing-Miami, FL.

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL., has a requirement to Reinforce existing 10’ long by 10’ wide concrete crossing between fields.  The work consists of but is not limited to:  Provide all labor and materials required for installing culverts and anchoring new concrete poured around the culverts to the existing crossing.  Remove sediment under crossing down to the base of the existing crossing.   Epoxy ¼” rebar into the existing structure at 12” OC intervals leaving 12” +/- of rebar extending out from existing structure to anchor into pumped concrete.  Place two (2) 36” culverts centered and spaced evenly under the existing crossing structure so that each end will extend past the wood forms to be installed for the concrete.   Install wood forms around the culverts at each side of the crossing suitable for the pumping of concrete into the void between the OD of the culverts and the existing crossing structure.  Pump 4000 psi concrete into the void until completely full and allow extra for settling so void is full after hardening.  Remove forms after concrete has hardened.

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 238110 with a size standard of $16.5M.  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 magnitude of the project is estimated to be between $25,000 and $100,000.  The Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about July, 23, 2021.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.