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construction requirements include: - Demolition and removal of existing furniture, cabinets, wall dividers, carpet, and outdated HVAC systems.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.