Replacement of Irrigation System, Clayton, NC
Overview
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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 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations (RFQ 1232SA26Q0678) for the Replacement of an Irrigation System at the Central Crops Experiment Station in Clayton, NC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237110). The project involves the complete replacement of the existing irrigation system. Quotations are due July 1, 2026, by 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete replacement of the existing irrigation system, including removal and reconstruction of on-site irrigation facilities and pump sheds, sitework, and related incidental work. Work that disrupts the existing system must occur between September 1 and March 31 due to growing season irrigation requirements. Preparatory activities can be performed before September 1. The existing system must remain fully operational until the new or modified system is installed, tested, and functioning. Detailed design drawings and specifications are provided, covering site plans, utility plans, waterline profiles, construction notes, electrical plans, and specific requirements for materials, construction methods, and quality control. Key personnel required include a Site Superintendent and Project Manager.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $45M)
- Period of Performance: Work must begin within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 270 calendar days after award.
- Place of Performance: Clayton, NC
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due: July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Prices must be held firm until September 30, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
- Site Visit: June 11, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.
- Wage Requirements: Bidders must adhere to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates (GDN NC20260126 for Franklin and Johnston counties, NC) and comply with Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
Key Documents
- Solicitation (1232SA26Q0678): Outlines requirements, submission, and evaluation.
- Design Drawings: Provides detailed technical plans for scope, site conditions, and infrastructure.
- Design Specifications: Details technical requirements, materials, construction methods, and quality control.
- Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination: Specifies prevailing wage rates for labor cost estimation.