Renovate Headhouse/Greenhouse In El Reno, OK
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting proposals for the Renovation of the Headhouse and Greenhouse facilities in El Reno, Oklahoma. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract set aside for Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) concerns. The project aims to return the EC04 Headhouse and Greenhouse to full operations. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The renovation project encompasses the EC04 Headhouse and Greenhouse, including specific tasks for West Greenhouse Renovation, East Greenhouse Renovation, Generator Replacement, and Headhouse Lights and Mechanical Replacement. Detailed architectural and engineering drawings (Attachment 2) outline the scope, demolition plans, new construction, and specifications for plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and lighting systems. The solicitation includes options for additional work, such as grow lights, East Greenhouse repairs, generator replacement, and headhouse lighting/HVAC upgrades.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The Period of Performance (POP) is 180 days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP), which will be issued upon approval of all required on-site submittals. The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M. The acquisition is a HUBZone Set-Aside.
Submission & Evaluation
A mandatory site visit was held on April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Attendance was required for a technically acceptable proposal. Questions were due by April 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Offers must be submitted via email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Required documents include a completed SF 1442, an SF 24 Bid Bond (20% of proposed price, not exceeding $500,000), two relevant experience references, and a transmittal summary letter. The award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Clarifications & Amendments
- Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003 have been issued. Amendment 0001 updated the NAICS code and size standard. Amendment 0002 incorporated FAR 52.222-90 (DEI Discrimination). Amendment 0003 added Attachment 4, which provides responses to industry questions. All amendments must be acknowledged; failure to do so will result in technical unacceptability.
- The POP is strictly 180 days from NTP, not a fixed start date.
- A Work Sequencing Plan is required post-award, not with the initial proposal.
- Contractor is responsible for providing and integrating HVAC and lighting controls.
- All equipment must comply with the "Buy American Act."
- Environmental reports indicate no asbestos or lead-containing paint in sampled areas, but inaccessible areas should be assumed to contain lead if painted.
- Bidders must use the most current prevailing wage rates as per Attachment 3.