Renovation of a military facility in Berkeley, California. Completed plans call for the renovation of a military facility.

Provide all management, supervision , labor, equipment, and tools to replace rack and pinion ridge vents (both roof and wall) in PGEC Greenhouse 1 , rooms 1 to 6, and in PGEC Greenhouse 2, rooms 1 and 2. All roof vent systems are dual (with vents opening on each side of the top ridge). The chart below details the number and length of units in each room. Pictures are attached. Site visits are strongly encouraged and welcome to understand the full scope of the required work. The contractor shall remove and dispose of existing systems. The contractor shall be responsible for the disconnection and reconnection of electrical wiring for the demolished & newly installed system. There are existing mercury switches on many of the motors. The contractor shall gather these mercury switches and provide them to the USDA, the USDA will be responsible for the disposal of these mercury switches. The contractor is responsible for the disposal of everything else. The contractor should use new steel rack and pinions (or an alternative similar functioning system). The contractor shall replace all drive shafts. The contractor shall replace all screens, screen frames and brushes. Replacement screen and frame shall be stainless steel or equivalent (more durable than the existing nylon, aluminum, and steel screens). Contractor shall provide schedule for work completion. Greenhouse availability must be carefully coordinated with USDA personnel to minimize disruption to ongoing research. Greenhouse ridge vent replacements are required, including all work necessary to fully comply with the specifications and supporting technical documentation provided in the attachments, such as the Statement of Work, applicable wage determinations, and procedures for definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders. The project involves furnishing all labour, materials, equipment, and supervision needed to complete the replacement of ridge vents in accordance with construction standards and contract requirements, ensuring proper installation, performance, and adherence to all specified terms and conditions. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than August 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT. Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.