Demolish Building 7, Woodward, Oklahoma

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is soliciting quotations for the demolition of Building 7, located at 2000 18th Street in Woodward, Oklahoma, under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0811. This procurement, issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside exclusively for small business concerns meeting the $16.5 million size standard, with the North American Industry Classification System code 238910 for Site Preparation Contractors. The work involves the complete demolition of a two-story greenhouse structure with basement, removal of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, rough grading of the site, and compliance with the Woodward Building 7 HazMat Report for hazardous material handling. All offerors must attend a mandatory site visit and register by July 6, 2026, and must submit a detailed technical and cost proposal that demonstrates technical capability, including two recent and relevant construction references, and adherence to all contract documents, including architectural drawings, specifications, and the Statement of Work. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be considered for award, subject to confirmation of acceptable or neutral past performance. The contract requires strict adherence to safety standards, including submission of a site-specific Safety Plan approved in writing by the Contracting Officer before any work begins, deployment of a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) present at all times, regular safety briefings and weekly meetings for trade workers, and a fire protection program in compliance with OSHA and NFPA codes. Labor compliance includes adherence to prevailing wage rates as outlined in the Wage Determination, and all contracts are subject to Buy American requirements. Offerors must maintain valid SAM registration, submit an SF 24 Bid Bond, and hold firm pricing for 90 days. All proposals must be emailed to erin.riffey@usda.gov with the subject line “RFQ1232SA26Q0811” no later than 6:00 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026, and must include a transmittal letter with the Unique Entity ID, point of contact information, and certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination, tax, and security requirements. The contractor is responsible for daily submission of inspection records, final cleanup