Replace Two Bladder Tanks and Pumphouse- USDA, ARS, Griffin, GA

This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit in Griffin, GA 30223 has a requirement to Replace Two Bladder Tanks and Pumphouse to include:

All professional services necessary to replace two well bladder tanks (internal bladders included) and a modular shed. Contractor shall transfer all existing and required components from the old shed to the new modular shed. Contractor shall rewire the electric panel and other electrical systems in the new modular shed and ensure it meets NEC requirements. Contractor shall remove redundant wires, components, electrical devices in the existing electric panel (Clean up).

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Quote for a firm fixed priced construction purchase order. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 221310 with a size standard of $30 M. 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.  A site visit has been scheduled for Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.  Participants will meet at:

USDA, ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit
1109 Experiment Street
Griffin, GA 30223

Pre-registration to attend the site visit is required no later than Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Pre-register by email notification to Jacqueline McDonald at jacquie.mcdonald@usda.gov.  Provide names of personnel to be in attendance, each firm is limited to two individuals. Wearing of face masks and practicing of social distancing is required at the site visit.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Government anticipates issuing an RFQ for this requirement around May 27, 2021. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.  The statement of work is attached to this notice for information only. The full RFQ, applicable provisions/clauses, wage rates, etc. will be posted when the full RFQ solicitation is released around May 27, 2021.