The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for Laboratory Remodel at 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93648.
ID: 12905B25Q0011Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (Z2AA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/336687a893c747bcb251b618e0de3dd5/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific West Area Office, is seeking contractors for a laboratory remodel project located at 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93648. The project entails dismantling three non-functional walk-in growth units and renovating the lab space to enhance research capabilities, which includes repairing walls and flooring, updating electrical systems, and installing a new HVAC system, along with new T-Bar ceilings, flooring, and LED lighting. This initiative underscores the USDA's commitment to improving research facilities, with a contract value estimated between $100,000 and $250,000, and a completion timeframe of approximately 90 days post-notice to proceed. Interested contractors should monitor the SAM.gov website for the Request for Quotation (RFQ) # 12905B25Q0011, expected to be issued around November 25, 2024, and may contact Mr. Lam Pham at lam.pham@usda.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Lam Pham
    lam.pham@usda.gov
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    Updated Lab remodel SOW.pdf
    The Agricultural Research Service's San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, California, is initiating a lab retrofit and remodel contract. The project involves dismantling three non-functional walk-in growth units and renovating the lab space to enhance research capabilities. The contractor is responsible for removing existing units and associated materials, repairing walls and flooring, updating electrical outlets, and installing a new HVAC system. Key tasks include installing new T-Bar ceilings, flooring, and LED lighting, along with retrofitting walls to meet specified surface standards. Safety protocols require the contractor to sign in daily and carry out work during regular business hours. The project aims to be completed within 90 days following the notice to proceed, utilizing the contractor’s supplied materials and equipment. This contract highlights the government's commitment to improving research facilities to uphold operational excellence within the USDA framework.
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