Replace HVAC Units-Florence, SC

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence SC., has a requirement to Replace five (5) HVAC Units.    The work consists of but is not limited to:  The contractor shall provide all professional services necessary to replace five (5) HVAC units at the Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence SC.  The contractor shall include all services and field labor, equipment (including cranes, rigging, and digging equipment if needed), materials, testing and personal protective equipment necessary to perform the work.

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced construction contract.  The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 238220 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 Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about Aug 11, 2020.  This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.