Security Gate Access & Automation Control Project - Miami FL.

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services.  The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL., has a requirement to modify existing security gate access and furnish and install access automation control equipment. 

The solicitation number is 12405B21R0030 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFP).  The NAICS code is 561621.  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.

The work consists of but is not limited to:  The contractor shall provide all services and labor, equipment, materials, supervision and personal protective equipment necessary to modify existing security gate and install automation control equipment at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL..  The work to be done consists of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with the statement of work.

The following shall not be considered a definitive narrative of the work nor shall it identify all materials required to complete the project or be limited by the following descriptions.  It will be the Contractor's sole responsibility to design, layout, implement and complete all work necessary for each facet of the project to ensure proper integration, function and operation.  This project has seven facets:

1. Modification of existing vehicle gate
2. Installation of new chain-driven gate operator and concrete mounting pad
3. Installation and termination from point of presence of communications, high and low voltage electrical
4. Installation and integration of access control equipment, components, and pedestals
5. Installation of all required gate safety and operational devices, exit loops and power back up system
6. Installation of video surveillance equipment, including a pole to mount the camera
7. Comprehensive Testing at the Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit in Miami FL.

Contractors are required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management, (SAM)  prior to submitting a proposal.  You can register on- line at www.sam.gov.  If you are already registered and your registration has expired, you will need to go the SAM website and update your information.

Please refer to Section L.9 (b) of the attached Clauses and Provisions for site visit information.