RFQ Building 005 Exterior Envelope Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is requesting proposals for exterior envelope replacement work at Building 005 of the Tree Fruit Research Lab in Wenatchee, Washington under RFQ 1232SA26Q0681, with offers due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT and a mandatory site visit on June 8, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), restricting competition to SBA-certified small businesses.

The scope includes replacement of metal roof panels, replacement of a sink in the main bay, and relocation of a water heater. Two optional line items are available: interior door replacements at rooms 104 and 105, and removal of existing wall and ceiling panels with application of spray foam insulation. The contractor must begin performance within 10 days of award and complete all work within 180 calendar days. The contractor shall furnish performance and payment bonds with final payment upon project completion and acceptance.

Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Awards Management (SAM) at solicitation closing. Submissions must include a completed SF 1442 offer page, a comprehensive technical approach demonstrating understanding of design specifications and project execution, corporate experience documentation showing at least three similar projects completed within the past two years with verified references, and a detailed price breakdown including all materials, labor, and equipment. Award will be made on best-value basis, evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance (acceptable or neutral rating required), and price. Quoted prices must remain firm until September 30, 2026. All invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform following contract award.