Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:12405B22R0022
This is a pre-solicitation notice. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, located in Byron, GA., has a requirement (sub...
This is a pre-solicitation notice. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, located in Byron, GA., has a requirement (subject to the availability of funds) to Renovate Lab Space in Lab 125,126,130 and 229. The work includes but is not limited to: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment and perform all work necessary to remove existing casework, counter tops, electrical and plumbing fixtures and properly dispose of. The contractor shall install new casework, electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures. The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials for the described project in strict conformity with safety, standards, laws, statutes, and ordinances for a chemical/biological research laboratory biosafety level 2 (BSL2) in a federal facility. The work consists of and is not limited to providing all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, equipment, quality assurance and other related services and materials as required to: Removal of fume hoods in labs 125, 130 & 229. Fume Hoods are a Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM). Removal must be done by a certified asbestos abatement tech and without disassembling. Once Fume Hood is removed, must be wrapped in two layers of 6 mil plastics and then disposed of as asbestos containing material (ACM). Demolition and removal of all casework. The contractor is responsible for locating and completely shutting off gas, water and electrical during this phase. All that can be recycled shall be recycled and weight recorded. Some demolition and removal of ceiling tiles and ceiling grid around fume hoods in labs 125, 130 and 229. The contractor shall provide and install all new lower cabinets, upper cabinets, sink cabinet, knee space assemblies, countertops, sinks, fixtures, electrical outlets and any fillers or scribes necessary for complete installation. This shall include final connections of any mechanical, gas, plumbing and electrical. All counter tops shall be 1” black phenolic resin worktop and Greengard certified – similar or exceed specifications of FunderMax RE-Technology (see attached brochure). A 6” high applied backsplash of same material as countertop. Will include sinks, outlets, pegboard, 30"w. x 30"h. w/46 Pegs & Drip Trough, cup sinks and some fabrication The contractor shall re-install undamaged ceiling grid and tiles or install new ceiling grid and tiles where applicable in rooms 125, 130 and 229. Water saver service fixtures and fittings to include H & CW faucets, H/C mixing faucet, DI faucet, pre- rinse hose unit, and deck mounted AGV service valves and required mounting hardware. All valves will be mounted in original locations unless specified otherwise. Wall mounted single channel electrical raceway, wiring, outlets and cover plates. Must be installed in accordance with the most recent National Electrical Code (NEC). If an equivalent metal wire mold is going to be used, its use must first be pre-approved.. Cove Base moldings shall be removed from walls and new installed on walls and base cabinets. Moldings shall be black USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 236220 with a size standard of $39.5M. Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement. During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about July 27, 2022. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services. SIZE OF PROJECT: In accordance with FAR 36-204, the estimated price range is between $100,00 and $250,000.
