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Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement (LA)
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The contract solicitation 12445225Q0035 issued by the USDA Forest Service aims to replace a failed 75 KVA transformer supplying power to two research greenhouses at the Alexandria Forestry Center in Pineville, Louisiana. This project entails removal and replacement of the transformer, installation of a new concrete pad, and establishing high voltage connections. The contract is anticipated to be a firm fixed price agreement valued between $25,000 and $100,000, with the work to be completed within 60 calendar days following the notice to proceed. The solicitation includes a scheduled site visit on December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST (which is not mandatory), and submission of questions due by December 10, 2025. The quote submission deadline was extended from December 16, 2025, to January 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. The point of contact for technical inquiries is Adam Gatlin, with additional administrative contacts listed in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract incorporates detailed clauses consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions covering site conditions, workmanship, permits, accident prevention, inspection, and termination rights. Wage Determination LA20250006 applies, establishing prevailing wage rates for trades involved in heavy construction within Rapides County, including electricians and other relevant labor classifications, ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and related executive orders. Award evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology solely based on price reasonableness, with no tradeoffs or additional evaluation factors. Invoicing is directed to the USDA Forest Service office in Atlanta. The work must conform to technical requirements outlined in the solicitation’s scope of work and specifications, with government inspection and acceptance conducted at the project site. Insurance minimums are mandated for contractor personnel and operations. No specific packaging, marking, or military standards apply. Offerors are required to maintain valid SAM registrations and supply necessary representations and certifications per FAR clauses, although no socioeconomic set-asides or options are specified. Overall, this contract represents a straightforward, competitively solicited construction replacement project with firm fixed pricing and stringent regulatory compliance obligations.
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LA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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January 13, 2025
The purpose of this annoucement is post a follow-up question regarding the provided Questions and Answers posted on December 23, 2025.
Question: Will the prime contractor be responsible for watering the re-seeded grass/straw? If so, what is the duration of the required watering?
Answer: The prime contractor is only responsible for the inital watering of the re-seeded/saw.
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December 23, 2025
The purpose of Amendment 1 is to post the answers to the questions provided by interested parties, update the Wage Determination and Statement of Work, and extend the Quote due date to January 15, 2026.
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Project: SRS Pineville Greenhouse Transformer Replacement: This project is to replace a failed transformer that supplies power to the two SRS research greenhouses.
Location: Alexandria Forestry Center in Pineville, LA.
Site Visit Date: December 9, 2025 / Time:10:00am EST
Location: Alexandria Forestry Center, 2500 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
RFI's/Questions Due: December 10, 2025, at 12:00pm EST
POC: Adam Gatlin, email adam.gatlin@usda.gov, phone (318)201-2327
**Site visit is NOT mandatory**
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