Asbestos Abatement & Install New Flooring (Athens, GA)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 1232SA26Q0459, dated 04/17/2026, makes the following changes:

• Provides a Revised Attachment 2 Statement of Work (SOW).

• Incorporates the mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, as required by Executive Order 14398.

• Revised Attachment 2 Statement of Work (SOW).

• Addition of FAR 52.222-90 clause.

• The effective date of the solicitation remains 04/23/2026.

• Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect the revised SOW and include acknowledgment of the new clause.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To abate asbestos floor tiles and install new approved floor tiles in Building 1, Rooms 735, 735A, 735B, and 736 at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

• Removal of all asbestos flooring, including cabinetry and equipment in the specified rooms.

• Installation of new approved floor tiles.

• Work to be performed in occupied, operational facilities, requiring coordination with USDA personnel to minimize disruption.

• Demolition, fabrication, installation, coordination, and cleanup activities.

• Work must adhere to project requirements, drawings, and applicable codes.

• Daily reports to COR and weekly status updates to TPOC are required.

• Daily removal of construction waste from work areas and weekly removal from the site.

• All work must comply with USDA Biosecurity protocols and ARS Facilities Design Standards.

• Location: Building 1, Rooms 735, 735A, 735B, 736 at USNPRC, Athens, GA.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 45 days from the date of notice to proceed.

• Work is required to be scheduled on weekends with 24-hour prior notice.

• Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Site visit is encouraged.

• A Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan must be submitted within 14 days of contract award.

• Contractor must provide a guarantee for work against faulty material and workmanship for at least one year.

• All contractor personnel require valid identification for site access and must follow facility security regulations and COVID-19 precautions.

• Government will furnish electricity and water.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors." This clause is a deviation and must be included in solicitations and contracts.

• Definitions: Defines "Program participation" and "Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities."
• Contractor Agreement: Requires contractors to:
  • Not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities.
  • Furnish information and reports as required by the Contracting Officer.
  • Report subcontractor conduct violating the clause and take remedial actions.
  • Inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues regarding the clause's validity.
• Consequences of Noncompliance: Noncompliance may result in contract cancellation, termination, suspension, or ineligibility for future Government contracts.
• Materiality: Compliance is material to Government payment decisions.
• Flowdown Requirement: Contractors must include the substance of this clause in subcontracts at any tier, except for those where delivery or performance is outside the United States.

Bidders should be aware of this mandatory clause and its implications for their business practices and subcontracting requirements. It outlines specific obligations related to DEI activities and potential consequences for non-compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, RFQ # 1232SA26Q0459, is for the abatement of asbestos floor tiles and installation of new approved tiles in Building 1, Rooms 734, 735A, 735B, and 736 at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

• Abatement of asbestos floor tiles.

• Installation of new approved floor tiles.

• Work to be performed in specific rooms within Building 1 at the USNPRC.

• A Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for detailed requirements.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: 45 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Spencer Hamilton at spencer.hamilton@usda.gov.

• Quote submission date and time is available on SAM.gov for solicitation number 1232SA26Q0459.

• Quotes must include pricing, signatures, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on SF-1442, acknowledgement of amendments, active SAM.gov registration, and completed electronic representations and certifications.

• Technical Experience: Quoters must describe their experience with similar projects (last 5 years), including duration, dollar value, asbestos abatement, installation, replacement, and repair.

• Past Performance: Provide examples of three (3) similar projects from the last 5 years, detailing complexity, dollar value, period of performance, location, and contact information.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability first. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on.

• Price: Quoters must provide pricing for the Base Item and all Option Items. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Not explicitly stated, but various FAR clauses related to small business concerns are included.

• Mandatory Site Visit: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. RSVP required by Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

• Questions Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Bid Guarantee: Not required for proposals less than $150K. Required for proposals above $150K (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $3,000,000).

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required for awards exceeding $150,000.00, due no later than 10 days after notification of award.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To abate asbestos floor tiles and install new approved tiles in Building 1, Rooms 734, 735A, 735B, and 736 at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

• Removal of deteriorating sheetrock and paint.

• Painting of walls with epoxy sealant.

• Installation of drip pans under leaking areas and piping them to floor drains.

• Hanging soundproofing panels over epoxy.

• Abatement of asbestos carpet and floor tiles in Room 733C, including the use of polyurethane sheeting, negative pressure containment, HEPA vacuums, certified asbestos abatement personnel, and disposal in a state-approved landfill.

• Installation of new approved floor tiles.

• Cleaning of the workspace.

• All work to be performed in occupied, operational facilities, coordinated with USDA personnel to minimize disruption.

• The project completion shall not exceed 45 days from the date of notice to proceed.

• Location: Building 1, Rooms 734, 735A, 735B, & 736 at 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA.

• Contractor must be registered in SAM.

• Work is required to be scheduled on weekends with 24-hour prior notice.

• Contractor must provide a Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan within 14 days of contract award.

• Contractor must provide a guarantee for all work against faulty material and workmanship for at least one year.

• Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local codes, as well as USDA Biosecurity protocols and Facility Design Standards (ARS 242.1M).

• Strict adherence to security access and egress procedures, including visitor badges, daily logs, and potential escort requirements.

• Contractor personnel must follow all applicable USDA policies, SOPs, and guidelines, including COVID-19 precautions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage rates applicable to building construction projects in specific counties within Georgia. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal or federally funded construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act.

• General Decision Number: GA20260321, dated 01/23/2026.
• State: Georgia.
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).
• Counties Covered: Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe.
• Classifications and Rates: Lists various construction trades (e.g., Asbestos Worker, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Carpenter, Plumber, Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Notes that contractors must provide paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Provides information on minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates when preparing their proposals for construction projects in the specified counties and construction types. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract non-compliance. The document also informs bidders about mandatory paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.