Renovations to Garage Building Project C (Adams, OR)

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to perform renovations to Garage Building Project C at the Columbia Plateau Conservation Research Center in Adams, Oregon. The project requires all labor, supervision, tools, and materials to complete building modifications, including constructing a dividing wall, installing a generator, creating sample cleaning and storage rooms, and performing associated electrical and HVAC work. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, assessing technical capability, past performance, and price. A mandatory site visit was conducted on January 21, 2025, and potential offerors were required to submit questions by January 27, 2025. The final proposal submission deadline is February 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with a specified period of performance of 180 calendar days after notice to proceed.

The solicitation does not have a specific small business set-aside and is open to all qualified contractors in the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction category (NAICS 236220). The estimated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with potential additional costs for optional alternates including concrete slab installation, storage room construction, air handling unit installation, and electrical work for garage doors. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with minimum wage rates established for various construction trades in Umatilla County, Oregon. The place of performance is 48037 Tubbs Ranch Road, Adams, OR 97810, and bidders must meet specific insurance requirements, including $500,000 bodily injury liability and $1.0M property damage liability coverage. Performance and payment bonds will be required for awards over $150,000, with additional requirements for sustainable products, safety protocols, and comprehensive documentation throughout the project.