Plumbing Repairs, Phoenix Rearing Facility

The Phoenix Rearing Facility Plumbing Repairs solicitation, identified by number 12639526Q0197, is a fixed-price construction contract issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Minneapolis office, with performance located at the 69,000-square-foot facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility supports the Sterile Insect Technique program aimed at controlling navel orange worm populations impacting U.S. agriculture. This procurement requires comprehensive plumbing system repairs and upgrades to address chronic issues including backed-up sinks and urinals in both men’s restrooms, recurring clogs in maintenance and utility drains, and persistent odors in the QC clean lab area. The work scope includes removal and replacement of waste piping and vents with associated concrete repairs, remodeling the south restroom and showers to meet ABA compliance standards, performing minor fixture replacements and finish patching in the north restroom, and engaging a government-approved third-party inspection agency to verify all systems. The contract is set aside entirely for small businesses with a NAICS code of 238220 and a size standard of $19 million, with the offeror required to submit a lump-sum price that reflects a realistic understanding of the work and consistent technical approach. The contract imposes strict compliance with federal regulations including the Buy American Act, Construction Wage Rate Requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, and sustainable product standards, with all materials required to be delivered in unopened manufacturer packaging with intact labels conforming to NFPA 70, ANSI A137.1, and ASME A13.1. Performance must commence within 10 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and is governed by an 180-day period of performance. The contractor is mandated to provide performance and payment bonds, submit a site-specific safety plan, designate key personnel including a superintendent, quality control officer, and safety officer, and maintain detailed quality records including hydrostatic and welding inspections. Progress payments are available monthly and must be supported by itemized requests, subcontractor payment listings, lien waivers, and certified documentation, with payments processed within 14 days of a proper submission. Award will go to the responsible small business offering the highest technical rating with a fair and reasonable price, with no trade-offs permitted between cost and technical merit. All work must align with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and the contractor must certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and environmental requirements, while also adhering to whistleblower protections and prohibitions against