RFQ NRCS-TX PMC Greenhouse Repair to Evaporative Cooling Wall

The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Texas State Office is requesting quotations for repairs to the E. Kika de la Garza Plant Material Center greenhouse in Kingsville, Texas, with quotes due September 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million.

The scope covers replacement of the far wall and evaporative cooling system of an existing 36-foot by 60-foot Stuppy System 2000 greenhouse. Line items include one evaporative cooling system replacement, nine corrugated wall panels, miscellaneous panel hardware, fifteen galvanized support beams, two galvanized corner support beams, miscellaneous beam hardware, and three labor categories: cooling system replacement (16 hours), support posts replacement (12 hours), and corrugated panel replacement (12 hours). Delivery is required within 60 days after award.

The Government will make one firm-fixed-price award based on lowest-price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating technical approach, price, and past performance. Quotations must include pricing for all individual line items and detailed explanation of any requirements that cannot be accomplished. Offerors must submit a completed Schedule of Items, Vendor Information Sheet, and demonstrate active registration in the System for Award Management with small business designation. An organized site visit will be determined. Questions are due September 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform System. The contract incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses applicable to commercial construction, including construction wage rate requirements, payment bonds, and warranty provisions.