Building 32 Sewer Repair

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Building 32 sewer repairs" at the Crop Genetics & Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237110, with a Small Business Size Standard of $45.0 million. This procurement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Performance of work described in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract type: Firm fixed price purchase order is anticipated.

• Period of Performance: 08/03/2026 to 10/02/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the Small Business Size Standard is $45.0 million.

• Offers must be submitted in Adobe PDF format via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.

• Offer submission deadline: June 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Key evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Company Experience, and Price.

• Past Performance will also be evaluated.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm until September 30, 2026.

• This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• A site visit is scheduled for June 16, 2026, and June 17, 2026. Registration is required by June 15, 2026. Attendance is not mandatory but is recommended.

• Questions are due by June 24, 2026, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.

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

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires contractor assistance to replace a failed sewer lift station at Building 32 with a gravity sewer line.

• Demolish the current sewer lift station.

• Excavate to install a new gravity sewer pipe from Building 32 to the City of Tifton Sewer system.

• Ensure proper fall/slope for sewage evacuation.

• Backfill excavations to grade.

• Remove and dispose of all materials.

• Provide a 1-year warranty on parts and labor for the completed sewer system.

• The contractor must furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control.

• No government equipment will be provided; the contractor must provide their own restroom facility.

• The work must be accomplished by certified technicians and comply with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

• A Site Safety Specific Plan/Accident Prevention Plan must be submitted within seven (7) days of contract award.

• Quality control is the contractor's responsibility to ensure work meets specifications.

• The contractor must protect the work, site, and existing property, repairing any damage at their expense.

• Noise and dust abatement must be provided.

• Bio-based products should be utilized where possible.

• Hazardous materials must be handled and disposed of according to regulations.

• Disposal of removed materials, waste, and debris must be done safely and in compliance with applicable laws.

• The construction site must be kept clean and free of debris.

• The project must be completed within sixty (60) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.

• The location of work is at/in the vicinity of 2773 Davis Road, Tifton, Georgia.

• A pre-bid site visit is encouraged for interested vendors.

• The contractor must obtain all necessary building and trade permits.

• Submittals, including shop drawings and specifications, are required.

• The contractor must schedule final inspection a minimum of three (3) days in advance.

• Specific documents are required for final payment, including Release of Liens, Release of Claims, Employee Payroll/Timesheets, and Invoice.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GA20260102) dated 05/18/2026, for building construction in Tift County, Georgia. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades, including Boilermaker, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Pipefitter, and Sheet Metal Worker. The document also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements. It details how to interpret union and non-union wage rate identifiers and provides a process for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction opportunities in Tift County, Georgia, that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the contract. Bidders must review these rates to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The inclusion of information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658 also highlights specific worker protections and wage requirements that must be adhered to.