Range Building Renovations

This federal solicitation (No. 1232SA26Q0949), issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), seeks proposals for a commercial construction project to renovate and update Building 56 at the Range Sheep Production Efficiency site in Dubois, Idaho. The project is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order set aside entirely for small businesses. Key contract details include a performance period of 120 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated period of performance from September 14, 2026, to January 29, 2027. Interested offerors can attend scheduled site visits on July 21 or July 22, 2026, and must submit any technical questions by July 31, 2026. Sealed quotes are due by August 14, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format to the Contracting Officer, Joshua J. Dobereiner. The evaluation and basis for award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Proposals will be evaluated on technical approach narrative, company experience (up to three references of similar projects completed within the last three years), past performance, and price. The document incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, notably including strict anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certification requirements, standard commercial construction wage rate requirements, and USDA-specific contract closeout and billing procedures.

This Statement of Work outlines the federal contract requirements for the renovation and modernization of the Range Building (Bldg 56) at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho. The project involves comprehensive interior updates to approximately 900 square feet of workspace and office areas. Key construction requirements include: - Demolition and removal of existing furniture, cabinets, wall dividers, carpet, and outdated HVAC systems. - Electrical, communication, and HVAC retrofits, including replacing the main electrical panel, installing ductless mini-split heat pumps, and upgrading ceiling heaters, outlets, and switches. - Wall and ceiling improvements, featuring the installation of new sheetrock overlays, repairing trim, and painting all interior surfaces. - Flooring upgrades, including sealing and leveling existing floor drains and installing new commercial-grade, high-traffic vinyl sheet flooring. - Plumbing and fixture replacements, such as installing new chemically resistant countertops, base cabinets, and stainless steel utility and drop-in sinks. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials, adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local codes. Required deliverables include a Site-Specific Safety Plan, manufacturer submittals, and closeout documents (such as a minimum one-year warranty and a release of liens). The project must be completed within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

This federal Davis-Bacon Act wage determination (General Decision Number: ID20260023, modified on May 18, 2026) establishes the prevailing wage and fringe benefit rates for building construction projects in Clark and Custer counties, Idaho. The document details hourly rates and fringe benefits across various construction crafts, including bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. Additionally, it outlines specific zone pay rates and travel allowances for carpenters and power equipment operators, as well as specialized crane long boom and hazardous material pay premiums. Furthermore, the determination highlights compliance requirements for federal contractors under Executive Orders. This includes Executive Order 13706, which mandates paid sick leave provisions, and Executive Order 13658, which governs minimum wage requirements for covered contracts. Lastly, the document defines the methodology behind the union, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers used throughout the decision, and outlines the formal three-step Wage and Hour Division appeals process for disputing or conforming classifications.

This document is Amendment 0001 for Solicitation 1232SA26Q0949, issued by the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division in Beltsville, Maryland. The primary purpose of this amendment is to officially post the site visit sign-in sheets and distribute responses to all requests for information (RFIs) received by the designated deadline. The amendment establishes the project's period of performance as September 14, 2026, through January 29, 2027. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified closing date and time to ensure their proposals are considered.

This document details the Questions and Answers (Q&A) for Solicitation 1232SA26Q0949, which covers the renovation and electrical/HVAC retrofitting of Building 56 for the USDA. Key clarifications regarding the project scope and specifications include: - **Electrical & HVAC:** The contractor must install a new 200-amp Square D electrical panel and an external, weather-rated disconnect near the southeast corner of the building. All raceways must utilize EMT conduit, though the existing conduit may be relied upon for grounding. For HVAC, two individual, non-automated mini-split units with independent thermostats must be installed instead of a dual-zone system. Electric heaters must be US-made. - **Finishes:** Replacement vinyl windows will feature standard, exterior-mounted horizontal blinds. Flooring requirements specify commercial-grade vinyl sheet flooring rather than glue-down LVT due to sloped floor drains. Exposed concrete exterior walls are to be painted to match the baseboards. - **Administrative & Logistics:** The contract performance period is confirmed as 90 days, with on-site work starting within two weeks of award. A single individual is permitted to simultaneously serve as the Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager. The building will be vacant during construction, and the government will provide temporary water and electricity. No local or state permits or third-party inspections are required, and the project is tax-exempt. Potential material delays will be addressed post-award as needed.

This document serves as a photographic index or site walkthrough guide detailing the interior layout of a facility. It outlines key visual perspectives across three primary areas: the Front Room, the Back Room, and an adjacent Office. The document directs attention to critical structural and utility features, including the entrance door, surrounding walls, the office entryway, and an electrical panel located in the back room. This site layout overview is typically provided in government solicitations to familiarize contractors with the physical space and utility locations prior to bidding on renovation, maintenance, or electrical work.

This document contains the sign-in sheets from two site visits conducted for the Range Building Renovation project, Solicitation 1232SA26Q0949. The site visits took place on July 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT, and July 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. The sheets record the names, affiliated companies, email addresses, and phone numbers of the prospective bidders and contractors in attendance, which include representatives from Rivers West, Industrial Electric Service (IES), Lewis Structures Inc., Plantation Homes (PCM), Teton Peak Builders, and Thatcher Brothers Company.