Repair of Greenhouse and Headhouse Drainage Issues - Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Repair of Greenhouse and Headhouse Drainage Issues" at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho. The work will be performed per the attached Drawings and Specifications.

• Repair of Greenhouse and Headhouse Drainage Issues.

• The contractor shall provide an itemized cost breakdown quote/proposal detailing:

  • Material quantities and unit prices.
  • Labor costs (broken down by trades, hours worked, and hourly rate).
  • Rental or operation costs of construction equipment.
  • Overhead.
  • Profit.
  • Sales tax (if any).

• Cumulative total for overhead and profit for all subcontractors and the prime contractor shall not exceed 30 percent. For prime contractors only, it shall not exceed 20 percent.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price construction contract.

• Period of Performance: 120 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email in Adobe PDF format.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

• Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in exclusion.

• Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 and 12.204.

• Award will be made based on best value – lowest price technically acceptable.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.

• Active registration at SAM.gov is required.

• Supporting documentation demonstrating how quoted products meet the Statement of Work is required.

• Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• No specific qualification requirements are stated for eligibility.

• The document references "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6) and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" (52.219-8), suggesting potential small business considerations, but no specific set-aside is detailed in the provided text.

• Technical data and supporting documentation are available via "Attachments/Links" in the posting, including Drawings and Specifications (Attachments 1-25) and Wage Determination (Attachment 26).

• A Site Visit is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT. Attendees must be U.S. Citizens and have a REAL ID.

• Awardee will be required to submit Performance and Payment Bonds after award.

• Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted via email no later than 72 hours prior to the close date.

• The document includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses related to construction contracts, including those concerning equitable adjustments, labor standards, payment, and contract closeout.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" which serves as a wage determination for building construction projects in specific counties of Idaho. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified geographic areas.

• General Decision Number: ID20260021
• Publication Date: 01/30/2026 and 05/18/2026 (Modification Dates)
• State: Idaho
• Construction Types: Building
• Counties: Bear Lake, Bingham, Fremont, Lemhi, Oneida, and Teton.
• Classifications: Lists specific job classifications (e.g., Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Power Equipment Operator, Laborer, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, Sprinkler Fitter, Painter, Insulator, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Truck Driver, Welder).
• Rates and Fringes: For each classification, the document specifies the hourly wage rate and the hourly fringe benefit rate.
• Zone Pay: Details additional pay based on the distance from designated zone centers for certain classifications.
• Crane Long Boom Pay: Specifies additional pay for crane operators based on boom length.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for contractors.
• Appeals Process: Provides information on the process for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity. It establishes the minimum wage and fringe benefit rates that must be paid to workers on the project, directly impacting the overall cost of proposals. Bidders must ensure their pricing reflects these prevailing wage requirements to remain compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of greenhouse and headhouse drainage issues at the Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit located in Aberdeen, Idaho. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for this work.

• Repair of greenhouse and headhouse drainage issues.

• Work is to be performed per attached drawings, specifications, and Wage Determination ID20260021, Mod. 2, dated 5/18/2026.

• The NAICS code for this requirement is 236220.

• The size standard is $45 Million.

• Performance period is 120 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after award.

• Offers are due by 06/26/2026 at 1600 local time.

• Offers must be submitted to the address specified in Item 8.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Offers must allow for 10 calendar days for Government acceptance.

• Not specified in the provided document excerpt.

• A performance and payment bond is required within 10 calendar days after award.