Greenhouse Repairs and Electrical Work at Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center, Beltsville, Maryland

Solicitation 12FPC326Q0048 is a total small business set-aside for repairs and electrical upgrades at the Norman A. Berg Plant Materials Center in Beltsville, Maryland. The project involves installing a new electrical hookup for a lab trailer, performing electrical upgrades for the upper garage and two greenhouses, and conducting foundational repairs and re-parging for both greenhouses. Additionally, the contractor must replace one commercial grade greenhouse door and connect five wall-mounted exhaust fans in each greenhouse using specialized corrosion-resistant conduit. The estimated magnitude of construction is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The contract is being solicited using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. Award will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluating price fairness, cost realism, and past performance, with a requirement for three past performance references. The successful contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete all tasks within 45 calendar days. Key requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the use of domestic construction materials, and the designation of an onsite foreman for quality control and safety. Final acceptance is contingent upon a certified inspector's approval of electrical work and a performance standard of no new concrete failures within the first year. Responses are due by September 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.