Boiler Blowdown Drainpipe Repair, Corpus Christi

SOL #: 12639526Q0031Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service

MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, United States

Place of Performance

Corpus Christi, TX

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Y1JZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02210380578a4189832807d7bbcf1b82/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 23, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for Boiler Blowdown Drainpipe Repair at the USDA Corpus Christi Classing Office in Corpus Christi, TX. This project aims to repair and replace a failed drainpipe, restoring safe and code-compliant drainage. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.

Purpose & Scope of Work

The objective is to repair and replace a failed boiler blowdown drainpipe located beneath the concrete floor in the mechanical room of the Corpus Christi Classing Office. The scope includes:

Pre-Work: Site visit, scheduling, utility identification, safety measures.
Demolition & Access: Saw-cutting concrete, excavation to access the damaged pipe, equipment protection.
Drainpipe Removal: Proper disposal of the existing damaged drainpipe.
Installation: Installation of new, high-temperature-suitable piping (e.g., Schedule 80 steel or copper) with proper slope, alignment, connections, and supports. Thermal protection or insulation may be required.
Testing & Verification: Leak and functional flow testing of the new drain line.
Concrete Restoration: Backfilling, compacting, vapor barrier (if applicable), pouring, and finishing new concrete to match existing.
Cleanup: Debris removal and restoration of the mechanical room. The contractor must comply with all OSHA safety standards and USDA facility access/security protocols.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ) for commercial items.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product Service Code: Y1JZ - Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings.
Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
Period of Performance: Work to commence within five calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 120 days of Notice to Proceed.
Place of Performance: USDA Corpus Christi Classing Office, Corpus Christi, TX.
Bonding: A payment bond will be required within 10 days of award.

Submission & Evaluation

Award Basis: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Evaluation Factors: Price (including realism), Technical Capability (demonstrated relevant HVAC experience), and Past Performance.
Quote Package: Must include the RFQ page, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information.

Key Dates & Contact

Questions Due: February 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
Site Visit: February 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT.
Quotes Due: February 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
Submission Email: james.g.roloff@usda.gov
Primary Contact: Jim Roloff, james.g.roloff@usda.gov, 612-590-7603. Bidders must adhere to Federal Construction Wage Rates for Nueces County (Attachment 2).