Remove Walk-in Cooler located in B1, SB46 (Athens, GA)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the removal of a walk-in cooler located in room B1, SB46 at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the issuing agency.

• Removal of one walk-in cooler.

• A detailed description of requirements is provided in the attached Statement of Work.

• Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Quotes must be submitted via email to spencer.hamilton@usda.gov.

• The submission deadline is stated on SAM.gov for solicitation number 1232SA26Q0361.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable."

• Technical Experience and Past Performance will also be evaluated.

• Offers with negative past performance may not be considered.

• Offerors must hold prices for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Not explicitly stated, but standard FAR clauses apply.

• A site visit is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. RSVP is required by Friday, May 15, 2026.

• Questions must be submitted via email to spencer.hamilton@usda.gov by Thursday, May 21, 2026.

• Bid Guarantee: Not required for proposals less than $150K. If above $150K, it is required (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $3,000,000).

• Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25) are required for awards exceeding $150,000.00 and are due no later than 10 days after award notification.

• Attachments include: SF 1442 & Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, and Dept of Labor General Decision Number.

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

To award a contract for the removal of a walk-in cooler located in B1, SB36 at the United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

• Removal of the entire walk-in cooler, including demolition, fabrication, installation, coordination, and cleanup activities.

• Furnishing all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and services necessary for the removal.

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

• Adherence to project requirements, drawings, applicable codes, and USDA Biosecurity protocols.

• Compliance with ARS Facilities Design Standards and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.

• Daily reports of work performed to the COR.

• Weekly status updates to the TPOC.

• Contractor must have a superintendent on-site during installation work.

• Site Safety Specific Plan (SSSP)/Accident Prevention Plan required within 14 days of contract award.

• Guarantee of all work against faulty material and workmanship for at least one year.

• Period of Performance: Not to exceed 120 days from the date of notice to proceed.

• Place of Performance: B1, SB36 at United States National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC) in Athens, GA.

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

• Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Site visit is encouraged.

• Contractor personnel must show valid Federal or State ID for entry.

• All contractor employees must acknowledge and follow applicable USDA policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

• Strict adherence to Covid related precautions and procedures.

• Security requirements for site access, ingress/egress, and containment access must be followed.

• Government will furnish electricity and water.

• Contractor is responsible for all other utilities and services, including emergency medical treatment for their personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage rates applicable to Building Construction Projects in Georgia. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal contracts.

• General Decision Number: GA20260321
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• Effective Date: 01/23/2026
• State: Georgia
• Construction Type: Building (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to 4 stories).
• Counties: Clarke, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe.
• Classifications & Rates: Lists specific job classifications (e.g., Asbestos Worker, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer, Operator, Piledriver, Plumber, Welder) with their corresponding prevailing hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Notes that contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Applies to contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2015, and not renewed/extended after January 30, 2022. Requires a minimum wage of $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025.
• Identifiers: Explains the meaning of various prefixes (e.g., UAVG, SU, SA) used to denote the source and type of wage rate (union, survey, state-adopted).

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates when preparing their proposals and must ensure compliance with these rates and associated Executive Orders for any contract awarded under this determination. This document is crucial for accurately estimating labor costs and understanding labor compliance requirements.