Renovate Building 6403 Containment Lab

This document is Attachment 5 (Price Schedule of Add Alternates) for federal solicitation 12639526Q0184. It outlines the specific pricing structure for four optional construction and renovation tasks (add alternates) that may be added to the core contract. The document details the following four alternates: - **Alternate 1 (Additional Room Finishes):** Refinishing four specified rooms by repairing the ceiling in Test Room 108, repainting walls and door frames, replacing flooring and wall bases, and upgrading lighting and controls. - **Alternate 2 (Facility Exterior):** Demolishing an existing exterior greenhouse electrical panelboard and repainting the entire building exterior. - **Alternate 3 (Environmental Growth Chambers):** Repairing six chilled water environmental growth chambers, which includes installing new controls, pumps, and stands, as well as connecting them to the facility's chilled water and steam systems. - **Alternate 4 (Maintenance 105 Door Relocation):** Removing and infilling an existing door on the south wall, and cutting a new opening on the north wall to install a new door, frame, and hardware. Bidders must provide individual pricing for each of these four alternates, culminating in a total cost for the alternates and a final total contract price.

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This federal government document provides architectural, engineering, and life safety specifications for the renovation of the USDA/APHIS Arthropod Containment Facility (Building 6403) located at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. Prepared by Coffman Engineers and KZF Design, the plans detail comprehensive facility upgrades designed to modernize aging infrastructure and optimize laboratory spaces. The scope of work is divided into a Base Bid and four distinct Alternates. The Base Bid focuses on critical mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades, including replacing air-cooled chillers, piping, and building DDC controls; removing and replacing 12 air handling units and 10 exhaust fans; installing a new steam boiler system; and replacing roofing, ceilings, and lighting throughout occupied spaces. Additionally, the Base Bid covers remodeling the entry, restrooms, and main laboratories, installing new casework, air curtains, and an energy recovery makeup air handling unit. The Alternates encompass floor and wall refinishing in specific test and autoclave rooms (Alternate 01); exterior painting and panelboard demolition (Alternate 02); repairing six environmental growth chambers with new controls and piping connections (Alternate 03); and modifying maintenance room doors and walls (Alternate 04). The document outlines general construction, demolition, and safety guidelines, requiring the contractor to maintain building egress, manage dust control, and coordinate all utility disconnects. It also establishes strict compliance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, ANSI accessibility guidelines, and applicable international building, mechanical, and plumbing codes.

This document represents the Final Turnover Submittal (Project No. 212431) prepared by Coffman Engineers, Inc. for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). It outlines the comprehensive renovation of the Arthropod Containment Facility (Building 6403) located at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. The primary purpose of the project is to replace aging mechanical equipment, failing chiller systems, and deficient building components, while modifying laboratory spaces to meet operational requirements and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ventilation standards. The Base Bid scope of work includes a complete overhaul of the chilled water, steam boiler, and HVAC systems—specifically replacing air handling units, exhaust fans, ductwork, and the building's digital direct control (DDC) systems. It also covers architectural and structural modifications, such as reroofing, access control and door upgrades, entry and bathroom remodeling, laboratory casework replacement, and the installation of a new energy recovery unit. Four project alternates are defined, spanning additional room refinishing, exterior repainting, repairing six environmental growth chambers, and relocating a maintenance door. Furthermore, the document establishes administrative and quality-assurance guidelines. It details procedures for project coordination, contractor site limitations, utility interruption protocols, and submittal requirements for product data and samples. It also outlines the strict quality-control criteria, manufacturer qualifications, and testing agency standards necessary to verify compliance throughout the renovation process.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a federal construction contract to renovate Building 6403, a high-security Arthropod Quarantine and containment laboratory at the USDA-APHIS-PPQ facility in Edinburg, Texas. The project’s primary objective is to upgrade the facility's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while refreshing its interior finishes. The selected contractor is required to perform both preconstruction and construction services. Key responsibilities include participating in site surveys and progress meetings, submitting detailed itemized cost proposals and construction schedules, providing shop drawings, and maintaining code compliance. Additionally, the contractor must coordinate work around other ongoing construction projects at Moore Air Base to avoid operational interference. Project deliverables include product data submittals, progress reports, training for facilities personnel, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation. The performance timeline is structured around a 120-day construction period, with designated windows for submittals and final closeout. Key contacts include representatives from USDA-APHIS, the Engineering Project Manager, and Coffman Engineers, who served as the Designer of Record.

This federal solicitation (12639526Q0184) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. It seeks a contractor to perform major mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and interior renovations on the Arthropod Quarantine Facility (Building 6403) at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. The project has an estimated magnitude of $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. It will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price construction purchase order. The selected contractor must commence work within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and complete the project within 450 calendar days. Quotes will be evaluated using the "highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price" approach, assessing factors such as price realism, technical capability (relevant experience and technical approach), and past performance. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 29, 2026, and attendance is required for quote consideration. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026, with final quotes due to James G. Roloff via email by August 24, 2026, at noon CT. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR and AGAR clauses, notably including strict certifications regarding compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and limitations on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Contract payments are subject to monthly progress payment terms and verification.