The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area Office has a construction requirement for New raisin grape trellis installation at San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center
ID: 12905B25Q0010Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Z2PZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/316279ba31fc4a4c9aa91a600b16b8da/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific West Area Office, is seeking a contractor for the installation of a new raisin grape trellis system at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, California. The project involves constructing a trellis system over 4.61 acres, which includes specific installation procedures such as marking fields, installing posts, and laying wire, with the aim of enhancing agricultural research capabilities. The contract, valued between $25,000 and $100,000, is set aside for small businesses under NAICS Code 238120, and proposals must be submitted by interested vendors following the release of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) # 12905B25Q0010, anticipated around November 25, 2024. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Mr. Lam Pham at lam.pham@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Lam Pham
    lam.pham@usda.gov
    Files
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    Final-SOW-VAS Trellis System.pdf
    The USDA Agricultural Research Service's San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center seeks a contractor to install a trellis system for a new raisin grape trial block covering 4.61 acres in Parlier, California. The area is prepped, with an established irrigation system, and the trellis will consist of 24 rows maintaining vine spacing of 6' x 12'. The primary objective is to procure a high-quality trellis system at a competitive cost. Vendors must deliver a fully functional trellis, free of defects, while adhering to specific installation procedures, including marking fields, installing posts, laying wire, and attaching components. Proposals must include detailed itemized lists of parts, labor costs, and schematic drawings illustrating the layout and specifications of the trellis system. Performance is to be completed within 60 days following the issuance of a notice to proceed. The project underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural research capabilities through structured contracts that ensure quality and precision in implementation.
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