Kennel Building Construction
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PSC
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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 USDA-APHIS-Wildlife Services is soliciting proposals for the construction of a new kennel building for the Predator Research Facility in Millville, UT. This project involves building a pre-engineered metal structure of approximately 3,400 square feet, designed by Cushing Terrell, to include kennel areas, a mud room, and a mechanical room. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the construction of a new pre-engineered metal kennel building, approximately 3,400 sq ft, at the Predator Research Facility in Millville, UT. The facility's mission is to generate ecological information related to carnivore management. The building will comprise four sections: kennel areas A & B, a mud room, and a mechanical room, all to be constructed according to final design documents. Work must commence within 10 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 365 days after NTP. Bidders must adhere to Federal Construction Wage Rates for Cache County, UT.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Y1JZ - Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
- Award Type: Will be made on Standard Form 1442.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will be evaluated based on the approach of highest technically rated with a fair and reasonable price, with no tradeoffs between price and non-price factors. Evaluation factors include:
- Price
- Technical Capability: Demonstrated relevant experience with pre-engineered metal buildings, technical approach (including work sequencing, critical activities, project management, quality control, and safety).
- Past Performance
Key Documents
- Solicitation (12639526Q0088.docx): Provides full details on requirements, submission, and evaluation.
- Attachment 1_SOW for Utah Kennel Building Mar 2026.doc: Statement of Work.
- Attachment 2_Federal Construction Wage Rates_Cache County.txt: Mandates prevailing wage rates for Cache County, UT, including EOs 13706 and 13658.
- Attachment 3_Kennel Project Manual 02162026.pdf: Comprehensive project manual (Divisions 00-33) detailing specifications for construction aspects.
- Attachment 4_Kennel Drawings.pdf: "100% Construction Documents" including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: April 24, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT
- Site Visit: April 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. MT (at project location)
- Quotes Due: April 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. MT
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
- Primary Contact: Jim Roloff (james.g.roloff@usda.gov, 612-590-7603)