Replacement of Existing Irrigation System-Byron, GA.

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This is a pre-solicitation notice.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Unit located in Byron, GA., has a requirement to repair by complete replacement of the existing irrigation system and associated electrical system including the drilling of a third water well in a location specified by the Lab. This is a design/build project. The work includes but is not limited to: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and supplies to perform the work, as per the Statement of Work (SOW). All pecan and peach orchards will be connected by a new 2” manifold system installed at the side of the orchard and connected into the new 3” water main system. A new and upgraded electrical system shall be run to each manifold to power the timer system that is part of the manifold.

USDA ARS SEA intends to issue a Request for Proposals for a firm fixed priced contract. The solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code for this requirement is 221310 with a size standard of $41.0 M. Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement. During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions.

This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government anticipates issuing an RFP for this requirement on about June 12, 2023. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for these services.