Install Irrigation & Sod at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center Athens, GA

This Statement of Work details a federal project by the USDA Agricultural Research Service to install irrigation and sod on the east sides of buildings B-45, B-46, and B-1 at the USNPRC facility in Athens, Georgia. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to complete several key tasks, including boring 250 feet from an outside sidewalk to courtyard valve boxes, adding 12 irrigation zones to the existing system, installing Zeon zoysia sod, and setting up battery-timed irrigation for various courtyard and exterior planter boxes. Contractors must complete a mandatory escorted site visit and register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to bidding. The selected contractor is responsible for submitting a Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) within 14 days of award, providing daily and weekly progress reports, and maintaining a jobsite superintendent. Because the facility will remain occupied during construction, the contractor must coordinate work schedules to minimize disruptions. The project has a strict period of performance not to exceed 45 days from the notice to proceed. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Additionally, the contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials, resolving any deficiencies within 24 hours of notification.

This federal procurement document (1232SA26Q1449) provides official answers to vendor questions regarding an upcoming USDA irrigation and landscaping project. The contractor is responsible for the complete design, layout, and installation of a new 12-zone irrigation system, as no existing design plans or water flow/pressure metrics are available. Key contractor responsibilities clarified in the document include: - Determining the bore route, depth, and pipe size for a 250-foot bore under concrete walkways, ensuring depth prevents freezing. - Designing the entire 12-zone layout, including head spacing, valve placement, and submitting a contractor-prepared drawing for approval. - Locating all private and public underground utilities before digging. - Integrating or expanding the existing Hunter ICC2 controller, though equivalent-quality alternative components are acceptable. - Performing all necessary soil preparation, grading, grass removal, and sod installation, as well as installing planter box soaker hoses on timers. - Providing a corrected one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials from the date of USDA acceptance, replacing the 10-year guarantee previously stated in the Statement of Work. Contractors must verify all existing site conditions, tap the water source near existing valve boxes, and provide as-built drawings upon project completion.

This Statement of Work from the USDA Agricultural Research Service outlines the requirements for installing irrigation and sod on the east sides of buildings B-45, B-46, and B-1 at the USNPRC facility in Athens, Georgia. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the project, which includes boring 250 feet under a sidewalk, adding 12 irrigation zones to an existing controller, installing Zeon zoysia sod, and setting up battery-timed irrigation for courtyard and exterior planter boxes. A site visit is mandatory prior to bidding, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contractor is responsible for submitting a Site Specific Safety Plan, maintaining a daily work log, providing their own restroom facility, and complying with USDA biosecurity and COVID-19 protocols. All work must be coordinated to minimize disruption to the occupied facility. The project has a strict period of performance not to exceed 45 days from the notice to proceed, with standard working hours set from Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Additionally, the contractor must provide a minimum ten-year guaranty on all workmanship and materials.

This federal wage determination document (General Decision Number: GA20260321) establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for building construction projects in Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties in Georgia. It serves as a regulatory standard for federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. The document details specific hourly wages and fringe benefits across various labor classifications, including electrical workers, power equipment operators, ironworkers, plumbers, and sheet metal workers. Additionally, it outlines the applicability of Executive Order 13706, which mandates federal contractors to provide employees with up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and details the applicable minimum wage regulations under Executive Order 13658. The determination also explains the coding system used to identify the origin of the wage rates (such as union negotiated agreements, survey averages, or state-adopted rates). Finally, it outlines the formal multi-step appeals process through the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and the Administrative Review Board for parties wishing to challenge or seek clarification on these established labor rates.

This federal solicitation (1232SA26Q1449), issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the installation of irrigation and sod at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, Georgia. Specifically, the project requires providing all professional services, materials, and labor to install sod and irrigation systems on the east sides of Buildings 45, 46, and 1. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730, which carries a $10 million size standard. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price commercial construction contract to the responsible offeror representing the best value using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Quotations will be evaluated across three volumes: Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. An organized site visit is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the facility. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Bradley Martin by September 16, 2026. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete all required work, including final cleanup, within 45 calendar days. To be eligible for award, contractors must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).