Waterline Repair and Tie-in for Greenhouse

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks waterline repair and tie-in services for a greenhouse at its National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Hilo, Hawaii, with quotations due September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100 percent). Questions are due September 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Place of performance is 928 Stainback Highway, Hilo, HI 96720. The work scope includes replacement of a leaking 1-inch main waterline under a concrete slab, relocation of the main valve to inside the greenhouse with installation of a 1-inch brass ball valve, installation of two 1-inch PVC waterlines trenched to a minimum depth of 6 inches running parallel on both sides of greenhouse walls, routing lines through 2-inch conduit to tie into an existing sink in the shop area and a hose spigot near the driveway, and re-pouring all removed concrete sections. Performance period is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Site access is limited to 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

NAICS code is 561210, Facilities Support Services, with small business size standard of $47 million. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5691, Revision 29 (effective August 27, 2026) applies; hourly rates for Hawaii range from $15.02 to $61.30 depending on occupational classification, plus fringe benefits including health and welfare contributions and paid leave.

Award will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology to a responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced proposal found technically acceptable. Offerors must submit completed SF 1449, technical approach narrative with photos, one to two documented references from federal, state, or university projects completed within the past five years demonstrating similar waterline repair and tie-in work, and completed Limitations on Subcontracting form. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from offer due date. Contact kelly.wright@usda.gov for quotation submission and questions; site visits may be independently scheduled by contacting Dustin Galapir at 808-980-2313 or Dustin.Galapir@usda.gov.