Renovation of a laboratory facility in Hilo, Hawaii. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation needed to complete the scope of work and CLIN 0001. All work shall be done in accordance with the terms and conditions, drawings, SOW and other attachments set forth in this RFQ. IAW FAR 36.204 the estimated magnitude of this project is; less than $25,000.00. S site visit is scheduled for 7 Sep 2022 from 8:00 to 9:00am. At USDA-ARS-PWA Waiakea Research Station - Germplasm 928 Stainback Hwy Hilo, HI, 96720 Completion shall be 120 days after Notice to Proceed. SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.236-27) (FEB 1995) (ALTERNATE I - FEB 1995) (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 7 September 2022 from 8:00 to 9:00am HAST. For the site visit, we ask the following: o The names of any visitors, and whether or not they are US citizens (if not, they should bring a passport) o All visitors must not have had any avian contact for the preceding seven days prior to the visit. RFQ # 12905B22Q0228 45 o We ask that they respond to the employee/visitor COVID site entry checklist (included as a separate attachment to the solicitation. o All visitors must wear a mask at all times indoors, or outdoors when within 6 feet of any other person. All individuals interested in attending the site visit should pre-register by emailing Theodore Blume, theodore.blume@usda.gov and Ian Guest, ian.guest@usda.gov no later than 9:00 a.m. PDT 6 September, 2022 with a list of names of attendees. This is necessary to ensure that the site is prepared for the number of visitors expected. (c) Participants will meet at: USDA-ARS-PWA Waiakea Research Station - Germplasm 928 Stainback Hwy Hilo, HI, 96720 L.5 INQUIRIES (AGAR 452.204-70) (FEB 1988) Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the contracting officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. Note: Performance and Payment bonds will be required after award should they meet the threshold per FAR 28.102. As a general reference, payment bonds are needed for all quotes above $35K and performance bonds are needed above $150K. Bid Bond Guarantees are also required when the quote is above $150K. (c) Site visit - see Section L, clause 52.236-27 for site visit date and time. (d) All questions pertaining to this solicitation, including questions that arise during the site visit, must be submitted to Theodore Blume at theodore.blume@usda.gov 9:00am PDT, 9 September 2022. Questions that are not submitted in writing or that are not submitted by this deadline above may not receive a response. Questions/answers discussed at the site visit will not be binding on the resultant contract unless submitted in writing and incorporated into the solicitation by amendment. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation needed to complete the scope of work and CLIN 0001. All work shall be done in accordance with the terms and conditions, drawings, SOW and other attachments set forth in this RFQ. IAW FAR 36.204 the estimated magnitude of this project is less than $25,000.00. Completion shall be 120 days after Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation needed to complete the scope of work and CLIN 0001. All work shall be done in accordance with the terms and conditions, drawings, SOW and other attachments set forth in this RFQ. IAW FAR 36.204 the estimated magnitude of this project is less than $25,000.00. Completion shall be 120 days after Notice to Proceed. QUOTE SCHEDULE In order to be considered responsive, a Quote must propose on all items in the quantities stated in the schedule. B.2 SCOPE OF WORK The USDA ARS requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to install gates to two tractor sheds located at the Waiakea Research Station - USDA ARS Germplasm, 928 Stainback Hwy, Hilo HI 96720. The contractor shall remove all waste material(s) and disposed of them off-site off site in accordance with required federal and state guidelines. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings, and specifications contained in this document.