Installation of Livestock Holding Pens and Chutes

This document details the Request for Information (RFI) responses for a federal procurement contract issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The project involves constructing livestock fencing, animal holding pens, chutes, and shelters for a canine training center, specifically designed to contain 10 to 15 goats. Key clarifications provided by the government include: - **Fencing & Layout:** The 80-by-80-foot concrete slab does not require perimeter fencing. Contractors have discretion over specific fence standards (such as heights and spacing), and driven line posts set in concrete are acceptable. The project requires 19 total gates. - **Shelters & Concrete:** Shelters must be 12-by-15 feet with four sides and two front doors. The chute leading to the training area is fenced and will not have a concrete walkway. - **Utilities & Site Conditions:** Water and electrical utilities can be tied into the nearest structures. Specific details regarding private utility locating and permitting remain unknown. - **Project Administration:** The final completion date is established as October 30, with the award issued as soon as possible. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 with a $19 million size standard. No liquidated damages or retainages will be applied, and contractors can invoice for materials stored onsite. Contractors must submit a complete cost breakdown with their lump-sum quotes, and further operational details—such as work hours and security escort requirements—will be finalized during the post-award kickoff meeting.

This document addresses clarification questions arising from a site walk-through for solicitation 12639526Q0284, which involves constructing goat training and holding facilities. Key clarifications state that permits are required and bidders must provide a complete pricing breakdown of key elements rather than a single lump-sum figure. Utilities such as electricity and water are accessible from adjacent structures. The project specifications outline a training area featuring alleyways between the pens, panels equipped with goat-containment wire, and chutes built under an existing covered concrete pad. For the 60 x 220-foot holding pen, only the shelter structure requires a roof. Fencing must extend down to the drainage swale, though goat access may be restricted to preserve the drainage system's functionality. Additionally, all drive-through and walk-through gates must be wire-filled tubular designs to prevent escapes, while potential grading requirements remain to be determined.

This document is an attendance sign-in sheet for a site visit or pre-bid meeting related to federal solicitation 12639526Q0284, which is for the Installation of Livestock Holding Pens and Chutes. The document lists the names, company affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of interested contractors and representatives. Participating companies include Tomco, Stout Construction, Easy Biz LLC, Design in Time, J.B. Contracting, and Johnson Construction Group. This record serves to document the prospective bidders who attended the briefing for this construction and installation project.

This federal solicitation amendment (12639526Q0284, Amendment 0001) details the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) project for the installation of livestock holding pens and chutes at the National Detector Dog Training Center (NDDTC) in Newnan, Georgia. The project is a firm-fixed-price design-build construction contract with an estimated magnitude of $100,000 to $250,000, requiring rapid completion by October 30, 2026. Key modifications introduced in this amendment replace pages of the solicitation and statement of work. The contractor must design and construct 1,550 linear feet of livestock-grade fencing, two large holding pens equipped with weather-resistant shelters (including passive ventilation, powered fans, electrical utilities, and sanitary flooring), and a 300 linear foot chute system. Additionally, the project requires site grading, concrete walkways, water utility lines, and 25-to-30-gallon water troughs. The contractor is also tasked with upgrading an existing 80 ft × 80 ft covered concrete area into a simulation training environment. This task includes installing 1,500 linear feet of metal chute fencing, constructing four 10 ft × 10 ft simulated holding pens, building interconnected chute lanes, and securely anchoring 13 gates to the concrete floor. Payment and performance bonds are required, and a site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026, with questions due by September 3, 2026.

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This government document is Attachment 3 of Solicitation 12639526Q0284, which is associated with the NWS Goats and Fencing Construction project. The attachment consists of a diagram detailing the Covered Training Area. This schematic provides the layout, dimensions, and specifications necessary for contractors to understand the structural requirements and spatial configuration of the training area. This technical drawing serves to guide the construction and integration of fencing and goat-related infrastructure within the designated covered zone.

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This Statement of Work details a federal Design-Build procurement issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) to install livestock holding pens and chutes at the National Detector Dog Training Center (NDDTC) in Newnan, Georgia. The project's purpose is to construct secure goat housing and a simulated training environment to support the New World Screwworm (NWS) canine detection training program. The selected contractor must provide all design, engineering, and construction services. The design scope covers livestock-grade perimeter fencing (1,550 linear feet), two holding pens, a dedicated chute system, and two climate-conscious enclosed shelters equipped with passive and powered ventilation. Additionally, the contractor will design utility connections for water and electricity, and upgrade an existing 80 ft x 80 ft concrete area into a covered training zone featuring simulated holding pens, metal chute fencing, and thirteen movement-control gates. Construction requirements include site grading, installing concrete walkways, erecting the designed fencing, pens, and shelters, and integrating water troughs. The contractor is responsible for complying with USDA livestock-housing standards, federal and local building codes, EPA regulations, and OSHA safety standards. Key project deliverables include 65% and 100% design packages, PE-stamped drawings, CAD/PDF files, and final as-built documentation. Work hours are restricted to weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, unless written approval is granted. All contractor personnel must present valid identification, coordinate phasing with NDDTC staff, and prevent service interruptions to ongoing facility operations.

This combined synopsis/solicitation (Solicitation 12639526Q0284) is issued by the USDA as a total small business set-aside to secure a contractor for designing, constructing, and installing fenced livestock enclosures, shelters, flooring, utilities, water systems, and a simulated chute-training environment. Located at the National Detector Dog Training Center (NDDTC) in Newnan, Georgia, the project supports goat housing required for the New World Screwworm canine detection training program. The procurement is a firm-fixed-price construction purchase order with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. It requires rapid execution, with work commencing immediately upon notice to proceed and completing by October 16, 2026. Evaluation will follow a lowest-price, technically acceptable approach, evaluating price, past performance, and the contractor's ability to meet the strict delivery schedule on a pass/fail basis. Payment and performance bonds are required, and federal construction wage rates apply. The solicitation incorporates standard commercial construction FAR clauses and specific Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) requirements. Notably, it includes strict certifications regarding federal anti-discrimination laws and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance as material conditions for contract payment. Interested vendors must submit questions by September 3, 2026, and complete quote packages must be emailed to James G. Roloff at james.g.roloff@usda.gov no later than September 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. A site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026.