Window Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring window replacement services at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The project involves removing and replacing 62 existing windows with Solar Ban 70X XL Glass units filled with argon gas, as well as installing 8 mil clear 3M Scotchshield Safety and Security window film on all new glass surfaces. Contractors must attend a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10:00am local time, with registration required by August 15, 2025 through email to specified government contacts. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, evaluating technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Questions and RFI submissions have a cutoff date of August 21, 2025, with the final proposal due date set for September 8, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238350 (Finish Carpentry Contractors), with an estimated value between $250,000 to $500,000. The project specifications include windows of various sizes ranging from 25" x 26" to 70" x 29", with contractors required to complete all work within a 90-day performance period after notice to proceed. Work must be performed during restricted hours of Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, to minimize disruption to ongoing research operations at the facility. The place of performance is located at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, with the site visit taking place at 2955 Hwy 130 East, Almyra, AR 72003. Contractors must provide a bid guarantee of 20% of their proposed price and comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with various trade wages ranging from $28.94 to $34.25 per hour plus fringe benefits.