Critical Emergency Exhaust System Replacement

Other / Unclassified

This document provides information regarding a mandatory site visit for an upcoming solicitation. It includes contact details for scheduling the visit and specifies that there will not be a single formal organized site visit. Offerors are instructed to contact Michael Merchant to schedule a time.

Offerors must arrange and attend a site visit as it is mandatory for this solicitation. Those who have previously visited the site for this project are not required to attend again. Contact information is provided for scheduling.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision" which outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction-related job classifications in specific counties of Georgia. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: GA20260321
• State: Georgia
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes/apartments up to 4 stories)
• Counties Covered: Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe.
• Wage Rates & Fringes: Lists specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts for various trades, including Asbestos Worker, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Ironworker, Pipelayer, Carpenter, Cement Mason, HVAC Mechanic, Laborer, and Plumber.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document specifies the minimum wage and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction projects within the specified geographic area and for the specified construction type.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the replacement of an exhaust system. The acquisition is set aside for Total Small Business concerns.

• Project Title: Replace Exhaust System at Athens, GA.

• The work involves the replacement of an exhaust system, specifically for Generator 2, Building 2.

• Delivery is required within 90 days after award.

• The Scope of Work (SOW) is provided as an attachment.

• Contract type is anticipated to be firm-fixed-price.

• The period of performance is 90 days after award.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to kelly.wright@usda.gov with the subject line “RFQ 1232SA26Q0402".

• The submission deadline is April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.

• Offerors must submit a Transmittal Summary Letter, a completed SF 1442, a Technical Approach, and documented experience (2-3 references).

• Failure to acknowledge amendments will result in a non-responsive offer.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable NAICS code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

• The small business size standard is $45M.

• Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active registration at the time of solicitation closing.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• Attachment 1 contains the Scope of Work (SOW).

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

To repair the failed generator exhaust system and load test the repaired unit to verify its performance at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

• Replacement of the failed emergency generator exhaust system on Generator #2.

• Furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and services necessary for the repair.

• Remove failed components and replace them with Caterpillar OEM parts.

• Functionally test the repair and load test the generator to verify its performance.

• Work to be performed in occupied, operational facilities, minimizing disruption.

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

• Work must be performed in accordance with project requirements, drawings, and applicable codes.

• Adherence to USDA Biosecurity protocols.

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

• Guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of not less than one (1) year from final acceptance.

• Deficiencies during the guarantee period must be corrected within 24 hours of notification.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 90 days from the date of notice to proceed. The overall project period is 3 months.

• Place of Performance: Behind Building 2, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA.

• Regular work hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

• Contractor must have extensive knowledge and expertise with design and facilities operations within animal agricultural research laboratories (BSL-2, BSL-3, ABSL-3, BSL-3Ag).

• Contractor must be an expert in commercial standby generator repair and maintenance with fully qualified technicians.

• Verification of all dimensions and existing site conditions prior to work.

• Protection of work and ensuring safety of crew and ARS employees.

• Daily removal of construction-related materials from work areas and weekly removal from the site.

• Management of the project and consultation with the Government prior to all work phases.

• Minimizing impact to daily operations of the facility and its workers.

• Daily reports of work performed to the COR and weekly status updates to the TPOC.

• A superintendent must be on the jobsite when crews are performing installation work.

• All contractor personnel require valid Federal or State ID for entry.

• Adherence to ARS 242.1M P&P titled “ARS Facilities Design Standards" and all applicable federal, state, and local code requirements.

• Site security access and check-in/check-out procedures must be followed.

• Government will furnish electricity and water.

• Contractor is responsible for safeguarding Government property.

• Repair parts and material.

• Hoisting for equipment and materials.

• Scaffolding installation (if required).

• Removal of failed/damaged parts.

• Reassembly and installation of new OEM parts.

• Inspection and testing of repairs.

• Load testing of repaired unit.

• Clean up work area and remove all trash and material.