Greenhouse Refurbishment Project

This Statement of Work outlines a federal solicitation by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for a turnkey Greenhouses Refurbishment Project at the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Tallahassee, Florida. The primary objective is to restore the functionality of four existing 24’x36’ polycarbonate Scholar™ Series greenhouses to support USDA-ARS research missions. The selected contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision required to completely remodel the greenhouse structures. Key tasks include replacing the polycarbonate roofing, sides, and ends; installing new structural extrusions, single-speed exhaust fans, evaporative cooling systems, internal circulation fans, wall vents, and glass doors; and replacing heaters and 400W LED lighting systems. The contractor must also install environmental controllers to regulate all heating, cooling, and lighting systems, apply 51% shade cloths, and repair and seal any damaged concrete block foundations. Additional contractor responsibilities include verifying dimensions, pulling necessary permits, providing temporary restrooms, disconnecting utilities, removing and disposing of old materials, and reconnecting utilities to the newly installed equipment. Upon completion, the contractor must provide operational training to ARS personnel. The project must be completed within 120 calendar days of the contract award. Work is restricted to weekdays between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. Contractors are highly encouraged to perform a pre-bid site visit to inspect current conditions prior to submitting quotes.

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 127EAX26Q0110, is issued by the USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS) CSA Southwest 7 on behalf of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The solicitation seeks a contractor for the Greenhouse Refurbishment Project in Tallahassee, Florida, which entails refurbishing four existing free-standing polycarbonate greenhouses maintained by the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology. This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 2362360, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price commercial construction contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Key details and requirements include: - **Site Visit:** Scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time in Tallahassee, FL. - **Questions & Quotes:** Inquiries and final quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Toinette Aranda. Quotes are due by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. - **Period of Performance:** 120 calendar days from the contract award date. - **Submission Components:** Submissions must include a Transmittal Summary Letter, completed SF 1442, Excel-formatted Schedule of Items, a Technical Proposal (maximum 5 pages detailing capability, subcontracts, sequencing, and resources), Past Performance Reports (three references within five years), and a 20% Bid Guarantee. - **Compliance:** Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination and updated agency DEI policies.

This federal document is a Davis-Bacon Act General Wage Decision (Number: FL20260233) for building construction projects in Jefferson and Leon Counties, Florida. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that contractors must pay to various labor classifications working on federally funded or assisted projects in these counties. The schedule details specific hourly wages and fringe benefits for key construction roles, including elevator mechanics ($51.11 wage, $38.44 fringe), crane operators (ranging from $32.05 to $33.05), pipefitters ($37.50), and structural ironworkers ($23.79). It also establishes baseline rates for common laborers, truck drivers, electricians, and carpenters. Additionally, the document outlines mandatory compliance with federal labor standards. This includes Executive Order 13706, which requires contractors to provide up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and Executive Order 13658 concerning minimum wage requirements. Lastly, the file defines the methodology behind the wage rate identifiers (union, survey, and state-adopted rates) and provides a detailed three-step appeals process through the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division for parties wishing to challenge these determinations.

This federal solicitation (SOL # 127EAX26Q0110) is for the Greenhouse Refurbishment Project. The scope of work requires the refurbishment of four existing, free-standing polycarbonate greenhouses in accordance with the provided Statement of Work (SOW).