Replace Greenhouse Floor Drain in College Station, TX

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring construction services to replace a floor drain system in greenhouse building 14 at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center in College Station, Texas. The project involves sawing and removing concrete, replacing existing floor drains with new Vodaland 16"x16" catch basins, installing Schedule 40 PVC pipes and fittings, routing drain lines to the sanitary sewage manhole, and reinstalling 6" thick concrete flooring. Contractors must have documented experience with two recent and relevant references, execute a bid bond, attend a mandatory site visit, and submit proposals using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to david.hildebrand@usda.gov by 4:00 PM on August 27, 2025, with proposal submissions due by September 4, 2025. The contract includes a 120-calendar day performance timeline and requires various documentation including warranties, as-built drawings, and certified payrolls.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238190 with a size standard of $19.0 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The project encompasses multiple greenhouse sections including 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, and connecting corridor areas, with work involving concrete removal in 24' x 10' sections and installation of drainage infrastructure including a 200-gallon sand trap meeting Oldcastle precast Model ST-200 standards. The period of performance extends from October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, with an estimated contract duration of 180 days after award. Work will be performed at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility in College Station, Texas, with no local building permits required but mandatory coordination with USDA representatives throughout the project execution.