Z--EXTERIOR PAINTING

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (No. 0002) revises the Washington State contractor licensing requirement and extends the solicitation due date.

• Contractor Licensing Requirement: The solicitation now allows offerors to either:

  • Be properly registered as a contractor in the State of Washington and submit a copy of the registration; OR
  • Demonstrate the capability to mobilize personnel, equipment, and resources to perform the work within the required timeframe.

• Solicitation Due Date: Extended to March 09, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge these changes. Failure to provide sufficient information demonstrating the ability to perform the work may result in a technically unacceptable quotation.

• The due date for submitting offers has been extended.

Direct questions regarding this amendment to Victor Nuno, Contracting Officer, at vnuno@usgs.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment provides responses to questions submitted by potential offerors regarding Solicitation No. 140G0326Q0023.

Key clarifications include:

• Price Range: The government anticipates a quote range of $35,000.00 to $50,000.00 for planning purposes only. This is not a commitment or limit on award amount.
• Sunshades: No sunshades are included in the Scope of Work (SOW), and no work related to sunshades is required.
• Steel Substrates: Surface preparation, including pressure washing and/or scrubbing as necessary for contaminant removal, is required for steel substrates per Section 4.2 and 4.2.1 of the SOW.
• Boom Lift: The use of a boom lift on-site is permitted, provided it adheres to applicable safety requirements and site conditions.

Additionally, this amendment includes FAR 52.228-13, "ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)," which outlines requirements for payment bonds or irrevocable letters of credit, to be submitted within 10 days of contract award. This protection must cover the full contract performance period plus one year.

• Questions and Answers section.
• Inclusion of FAR clause 52.228-13.

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated, but offerors should incorporate the clarified requirements and the payment protection clause into their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140G032600023 makes the following changes:

• Responds to questions received from prospective offerors.

• Extends the solicitation due date to February 26, 2026.

• Incorporates FAR clause 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, referencing attachment 03.

• Updates the Period of Performance to March 2, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Solicitation due date

• Period of Performance

• Attachment 03 (referenced for FAR clause 52.228-13)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 26, 2026.

• The period of performance has been adjusted.

Direct questions regarding this amendment to Victor Nuno, Contracting Officer, at vnuno@usgs.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination for Building Construction Projects in King County, Washington. It specifies the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction classifications.

• General Decision Number: WA20260108, effective 01/02/2026.
• Geographic Area: King County, Washington.
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).
• Classifications and Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Heat & Frost Insulator, Bricklayer, Electrician, Laborer, Plumber) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Effective Dates: Most rates are effective as of 06/01/2025, with some exceptions noted.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage rate for federal contractors).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally assisted construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these prevailing rates to comply with contract terms. The rates provided will impact labor cost estimations for proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for exterior painting services for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) in Seattle, Washington. The work involves painting designated steel elements on four buildings across the laboratory campus to maintain protective and aesthetic qualities and prevent environmental degradation. The project is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Comprehensive exterior painting services for designated steel elements.

• Surface preparation, including cleaning and rust treatment.

• Application of one coat of primer and two coats of topcoat (3-5 mils dry film thickness).

• Painting of specific elements on the Administration Building, Facilities Building, Wet Laboratory Building, and Dry Laboratory.

• Painting of six (6) fire hydrants.

• Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local environmental regulations.

• Provision of a Site-Specific Safety Plan and Job Hazard Analysis.

• Cleanup and final inspection.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 02, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code 238320 has a small business size standard of less than $19.0 Million.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to vnuno@usgs.gov by February 25, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions must be submitted via email to vnuno@usgs.gov by February 20, 2026.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Subcontractors must be licensed in Washington State.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical capability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

• Offerors must submit documentation demonstrating qualifications, capacity, experience, past performance, and a work plan (max 5 single-sided pages).

• This action is set-aside for 100% small business participation.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time at the WFRC.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to Buy American, construction wage requirements, and system for award management.

• The project involves a building constructed in 1992 with no lead-based paint.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographs of the Western Fisheries Research Center Laboratory Campus. It is intended to provide visual context for the facilities.

The document includes 32 images labeled A through E and numbered 1 through 32, showcasing various exterior views of the laboratory buildings, grounds, and equipment.

These photographs may be relevant for bidders to understand the physical site conditions, existing infrastructure, and overall layout of the Western Fisheries Research Center. This visual information can aid in site assessments, planning for potential work, and understanding the environment in which any future services or construction would take place.