Greenhouse Refurbishment Project

Solicitation 127EAX26Q0110 is a Request for Quotation for the Greenhouse Refurbishment Project at the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Tallahassee, Florida. This project involves the turn-key refurbishment of four existing 24 by 36 foot free-standing polycarbonate greenhouses, including the replacement of building structures, polycarbonate sheeting, cooling systems, lighting, and environmental controllers to support USDA-ARS research objectives. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 2362360, with a small business size standard of 45 million dollars. The period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a required completion timeframe of 120 calendar days from the date of award. The contract will be awarded to a single responsible offeror based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria on an all-or-none basis. Technical evaluations will focus on the offeror's approach, equipment, personnel, and project timelines, while past performance will be assessed using three references from the last five years. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management and submit a five-part proposal package, including a technical approach not exceeding five pages and a price proposal in Excel format. Key requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act via Wage Decision FL20260233, the submission of a Site Safety Specific Plan within seven days of award, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. Final payment is contingent upon the submission of a release of liens, release of claims, and employee payroll timesheets.