Exterior Repairs to Wooten Hall - Las Cruces, NM

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1271 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA ARS for exterior repairs to Wooten Hall at the Range Management Research Unit in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This total small business set-aside is designated for masonry contractors under NAICS code 238140. The scope of work includes cleaning, repairing, and painting exterior stucco, replacing failed sealants at stone band elements, and replacing or installing light fixtures. Notably, roof tile work and specific electrical repairs previously completed under a separate contract are excluded from this scope. The project is expected to be performed between September 15, 2026, and March 31, 2027, with a performance period of 120 days following the Notice to Proceed. The government will award the contract using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must attend a mandatory site visit, provide two relevant organizational references, submit a fully executed SF 24 bid bond (20 percent of the proposed price, capped at $400,000), and return a completed SF 1442. Key personnel requirements include a Site Superintendent and Project Manager with documented experience in stucco coating. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and requires the submission of as-built drawings and warranty documents upon completion. All quotes must be emailed to the designated point of contact by September 3, 2026.