Renovate Headhouse/Greenhouse In El Reno, OK
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for the Renovation of the EC04 Headhouse and Greenhouse in El Reno, Oklahoma. This is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside for commercial construction services. A mandatory site visit is required for technical acceptability. Quotations are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks to return the EC04 Headhouse and Greenhouse facility to full operations. The project involves comprehensive renovation services, including:
- Base renovation of the Headhouse/Greenhouse.
- Renovation of the West Greenhouse.
- Renovation of the East Greenhouse.
- Generator replacement.
- HVAC/Mechanical replacement.
Detailed architectural and engineering drawings (Attachment 2) provide the complete technical specifications and design intent, including demolition plans, new construction plans, and schedules for various building systems. An asbestos and lead-containing paint inspection report (Attachment 1) indicates no asbestos or lead was identified in sampled areas.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million.
- Options: The solicitation includes options for additional work, which may be exercised at award or after.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) concerns.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036. Registration is required by April 14, 2026. Failure to attend will result in a technically unacceptable quote.
- Required Documents:
- Completed SF 1442.
- SF 24 Bid Bond (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $500,000).
- Two relevant experience references.
- Acknowledgment of Amendment 0001 (which updated the NAICS description and size standard).
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, via email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov.
- Quotation Due: May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST (1700 local time).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.
Key Attachments
- SF 1442 REV 1: Main solicitation document.
- Amendment 0001: Updates NAICS and size standard; must be acknowledged.
- Attachment 1 - Specifications: Asbestos/Lead inspection report.
- Attachment 2 - Drawings: Detailed architectural and engineering plans.
- Attachment 3 - WD: Wage Determination (OK20260041 Mod 1) with updated prevailing wage rates.