ARS Concrete Slab and Carport Assembly

This federal solicitation (1240LU26Q0129), issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), seeks a contractor to construct a concrete foundation and assemble a pre-fabricated steel carport at the Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (DKI US PBARC) in Hilo, Hawaii. The project requires furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to construct a reinforced concrete slab to support an 8-foot by 40-foot containerized laboratory and to install a government-furnished, 18-foot by 60-foot, two-sided metal carport. Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), the contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement. Quotes are due by September 21, 2026, with performance expected to begin within 10 days of the notice to proceed and conclude within 90 days. Performance and payment bonds are required for proposals exceeding $150,000, while alternative payment protections apply for awards between $35,000 and $150,000. Offers will be evaluated using a best-value determination based on experience, past performance, and price reasonableness. The experience evaluation will prioritize contractors with relevant site-work and metal assembly projects in Hawaii’s high-rainfall and corrosive coastal environments. Protesters may utilize a two-tier agency protest process directly with the contracting officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority.

This federal Statement of Work outlines requirements for a contractor to build a reinforced concrete foundation and install a government-furnished pre-fabricated steel carport at the USDA-ARS Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii. The project supports a containerized laboratory utilized for rearing imported insects under an APHIS permit. Key construction objectives include: - Excavating and preparing a subgrade with a compacted aggregate base. - Constructing a 47-foot by 15-foot concrete slab featuring a raised 40-foot by 8-foot container pad, a surrounding 6-inch water moat with a waterproof coating, and an exterior 3-foot-wide concrete sidewalk. - Installing a 1-inch PVC water-supply pipe beneath the slab to service the moat. - Constructing a continuous concrete footing and anchoring the government-furnished 18-foot by 60-foot metal carport, connecting it to an existing matching carport to create a continuous 120-foot roof. - Installing preservative-treated wood fascia, continuous 6-inch metal gutters, and six PVC downspouts designed for Hilo's high-rainfall environment. - Providing necessary electrical grounding and bonding. The selected contractor must deliver a turn-key project complying with Davis-Bacon wage rates, local/state/federal codes, and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. The contractor is responsible for obtaining permits, submitting product data, providing a Site-Specific Safety Plan, and restoring the site. Final payment requires a minimum 30-day warranty, operation and maintenance data, and a release of liens.

This federal government document is a Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision (General Decision Number: HI20260001, modified through May 27, 2026) for the state of Hawaii. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building, heavy, highway, and residential construction projects across Hawaii, Honolulu, Kalawao, Kauai, and Maui counties. The schedule details specific hourly pay rates and mandatory fringe benefit contributions for various skilled labor classifications. Key trades listed include asbestos workers/insulators, boilermakers, bricklayers, tile/marble/terrazzo workers, carpenters (including millwrights and pile drivers), drywall/acoustical installers, and electricians (including cable splicers and telecommunication workers). Additionally, it outlines compensation for elevator mechanics, including specific vacation and holiday benefits, and provides a highly detailed, multi-group breakdown of rates for power equipment operators and divers performing standard and tunnel-related work. This document serves as a regulatory benchmark to ensure compliance with federal labor standards and prevailing wage laws on publicly funded construction contracts in Hawaii.