Site work and asbestos abatement for a laboratory facility in Tucson, Arizona. Completed plans call for site work for a laboratory facility; and for asbestos abatement for a laboratory facility.

This is the only official location where these documents can be obtained and where updates are posted. SCOPE OF WORK The USDA ARS requires that all labor, supervision, tools, and materials be provided to remove CAT I non-friable and RACM material at the USDA Carle Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, AZ. All work shall be performed in accordance with the terms, conditions, drawings and specifications contained in this document. a. Demolition o Remove approximately 2,084 SF of linoleum the flooring mastic throughout the building does not contain asbestos. o Set necessary plastic barriers to contain and seal off a section of each unit re: vents, windows, doors, and miscellaneous openings. Place HEPA equipped negative air machines for the duration of the project. o Remove by mechanical, and non-mechanical means. o Supply proper packaging, transport, and disposal. o Manifesting provided to Owner upon completion- Dispose of waste at the proper landfill facilities - WM Landfill-Marana, AZ. o Materials are considered CAT I non-friable & RACM. o OSHA required personal sampling included- as required for Asbestos Work. o Conduct post abatement air clearance testing, analysis to be performed by an independent third party. Return and remove containment once satisfactory results are received Repair - Bldg 413 Asbestos Removal in accordance with the terms and conditions, SOW drawings, and other attachments to this RFQ. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of any amendments. No 'hard copy' solicitation materials are available. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed, and telephone requests will not be honored. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - Less than $25,000.00 A single organized site visit is completed on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Please ensure to sign on-site sign-in sheet All questions pertaining to this solicitation, including questions that arise during the site visit, must be submitted to theodore.blumeusda.gov Tuesday, 6 August 2024 by 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, via the Attachment VI - RFI form. Bid Bond Guarantees are also required when the proposal is above $150K. Proposals are to be receive no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, 13 August 2024. Proposal must be in writing and emailed to: theodore.blumeusda.gov PROPOSAL MUST BE ANNOTATED AS SUCH AND REFERENCE THE SOLICITATION NUMBER. 12905B24Q0120. Late proposals submitted after this deadline may be considered only if it is in the government's best interest and if it will not unduly delay 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 proposals above $35K and performance bonds are needed above $150K. Payment and Performance bonds are due ten (10) days after award. MBE (24.1%), WBE (6.9%), SBE (100%)