Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Description The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation – Acquisition Division intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with FAR PART 13 on... Description The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation – Acquisition Division intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with FAR PART 13 on behalf of the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS) has a requirement to upgrade the bathrooms of the Ecological Science Division Field Office located at 2200 Pedro Albizu Campos Ave Apt 23, Mayaguez, PR 00680, to meet the American Disability Act (ADA) Standards for agricultural producers visiting the field office. This procurement will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside ACQUISITION and will be released under Solicitation Number 12FPC120Q0030. The small business size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $36.5 million average annual income PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The work to be performed under this contract will include the upgrade of the bathrooms and emergency exit door to meet ADA Standards. A firm fixed price construction contract is anticipated under Simplified Acquisition procedures in FAR Part 13 and FAR 36 will apply. An Award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value to the government. PROJECT DURATION. 45 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. SUMMARY. Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supplies and travel necessary to provide the required services in accordance with the statement of work, specifications, and terms and conditions of the contract, and other attachments provided. WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR. The contractor shall perform, with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 50 Percent of the value for the work of the contract. ESTIMATE PRICE RANGE. The estimated price range for this project is between $25,000 - $100,000 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION). (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for - Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 10:00 am Atlantic Standard Time (AST) (c) Participants will meet at - USDA NRCS 2200 Pedro Albizu Campos Ave, Apt 23, Mayaguez, PR 00680 BONDING REQUIREMENTS. Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000) (a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections: (i) Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC) (ii) Payment Bond (b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price. (c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 5 days of contract award. (d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period. SYSTEM FOR AWARD (SAM) REGISTRATION: All prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration database at www.beta.SAM.gov to be considered for an award of a federal contract. QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS. For further information, contact Danny Mandell, Contract Specialist at danny.mandell@usda.gov or Tel. (254) 742-9923).