Steam Bundle Conversion - Biosciences Research Lab

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

Convert domestic hot water heating from Natural Gas to steam, reestablishing domestic hot water steam heating.

• Replace the old steam bundle and line in BRL B3 (Barn) Room A103.

• Install a new Taco G8404S - 24" 4-Pass Heat Exchanger in Room A103.

• Install a new amtrol pressure tank model #x30 in Room A103.

• Install a new Grundfos Circulator Pump, 1/12 HP, 115 V for circulating lines in Room A103.

• Install a new 2" steam line from the control valve to the steam bundle in Room A103.

• Insulate new steam lines and copper lines with fiberglass pipe insulation.

• Replace the old steam coil, steam trap, vacuum breaker, and gate valve on AHU1-15 in BRL B1 Room C120.

• Install a new McQuay steam coil #5ua1201g018.00x036.00 1 plt. F in Room C120.

• Install new steam lines, vacuum breakers, gate valve, and steam trap in Room C120.

• Insulate all steam lines at the coil in Room C120.

• The project is located at Biosciences Research Laboratory, 1616 Albrecht Blvd N, Fargo, ND 58102.

• Deliverables are due 60 days after notice to proceed.

• Submittals must be received no more than 30 days after award.

• A work schedule must be provided no more than 60 days from the award date.

• Periodic testing for hazardous materials is required.

• A minimum of one-year parts and labor warranty is required.

• All work must comply with State and Federal building Codes.

• Contractor must have staff experienced in HVAC and electrical work; lead man must have a Journeyman's License.

• All personnel require a U.S. photo ID (Driver License or Passport).

• Electronic submittals and manuals must be in Adobe file format.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Steam Bundle Conversion at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price construction contract.

• The primary deliverable is a Steam Bundle Conversion, as detailed in Attachment 1 – Statement of Work.

• Bidders must provide an itemized cost breakdown/quote/proposal for each line item.

• The cost breakdown must include material quantities and unit prices, labor costs (broken down by trades, hours, and hourly rate), rental/operation costs of construction equipment, overhead, profit, and sales tax.

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

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price construction contract.

• Period of Performance: 60 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all items.

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

• Pricing must be provided for all individual line items; failure to do so may result in exclusion.

• Quotations will be evaluated based on FAR 12.203.

• Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method.

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

• Questions are due no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date and should be submitted via email to Angela Wingert (angela.wingert@usda.gov).

• Offerors are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• Active registration at SAM.gov is required at the time of quote submission.

• Technical data and supporting documentation are available via attachments, including the Statement of Work and Wage Determination.

• A site visit will be scheduled upon request.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, which bidders should review.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "STEAM BUNDLE CONVERSION" at the Biosciences Research Laboratory located in Fargo, North Dakota. The government requires all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for this conversion.

• Steam bundle conversion at the Biosciences Research Laboratory.

• Provision of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision.

• The contract period of performance is 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• The requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238220

• Size Standard: $19.5 Million

• Offers are due by 06/23/2026 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 remain valid for a minimum of 0 calendar days after the due date.

• This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• The General Wage Determination ND20260013, Mod. 2, dated 05/18/2026, is applicable.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are not required (Item 12a is marked NO).

• The delivery location is ARS-126612, PA Red River Valley Agricultural RE, 1616 Albrecht Blvd North, Fargo ND 58102 US.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is ATTACHMENT 2 - WAGE DETERMINATION, providing the prevailing wage rates for various construction-related job classifications in North Dakota, specifically for the counties of Cass. This information is crucial for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards on federal projects.

• General Decision Number: ND20260013
• Publication Date: 01/30/2026 and 05/18/2026 (reflecting modifications)
• State: North Dakota
• Counties: Cass
• Construction Types: Building
• Classifications and Rates: Lists specific job titles (e.g., BOILERMAKER, BRICKLAYER, ELECTRICIAN, IRONWORKER, PLUMBER, PIPE FITTER, SHEET METAL WORKER) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Identifier Explanations: Details on how to interpret rate identifiers (Union, Union Average, Survey, State Adopted) and their effective dates.
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Information on how to appeal wage determinations.
• Executive Order Notes: References to Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations.

Bidders must review these wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Compliance with these prevailing wages is a mandatory requirement for federal construction contracts. The document also outlines procedures for wage determination appeals and provides information on paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements applicable to federal contractors.