SAM #140G0126Q0123

USGS Water Tank Refurbishment and Ladder Replacement in Gainesville, FL

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Gainesville, FL is soliciting refurbishment services for a 10,000-gallon elevated water tank to support fire suppression and operational readiness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, managed by the OAG Reston Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishment of a 10,000-gallon elevated water tank - Exterior repainting: pressure washing, surface preparation, primer, polyurethane finish - Interior repainting: abrasive blasting, epoxy prime/finish coats, weld/ladders stripe coat, debris disposal - Ladder repair: removal of old ladder, installation of new 10-ft steel ladder with welded standoff brackets, painted per interior spec - Replacement ladder part number: 7540-01-152-8067 - Quantities: - 1 job each for exterior repainting, interior repainting, and ladder replacement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Licensed labor required - Compliance with OSHA, wage determinations, and Buy American construction material provisions - Completion required within 30 days after notice to proceed - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 237110 - Supports fire suppression infrastructure - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Cent located in Gainesville, FL has a requirement to refurbish a 10,000-gallon elevated water tank. It includes the following:- Repainting Exterior: Pressure washing, surface prep (Surface Preparation Standards #2 & #3 Hand or power tool cleaning removes loose rust, paint, and mill scale), primer and polyurethane finish.- Repainting Interior: Tank draining (by others), abrasive blasting to (Surface Preparation Standards #10 Near-White Metal), epoxy prime/finish coats, weld/ladders stripe coat, debris disposal.- Ladder Repair: Remove old ladder, install new 10-ft steel ladder with welded standoff brackets, paint per interior spec.- Work will take place in the following county in Florida: Alachua - Period of Performance is 30 days after notice to proceed is issued.- Request for Quotes (RFQ) 140G0126Q0123 will close May 22, 2026, at 10:00 am pacific time. - A site visit will be held on May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM. (EST) CONTRACTORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE SITE VISIT. For site visit information please refer to FAR Clauses 52.236-27 and 52.236-27A*1. If you are planning to attend please email either Dayna Parkin or Larry Forshee at dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov or lforshee@usgs.gov to provide you¿re the names who are going, and emails along with phone numbers no later than 24 hours before the site visit starts.- The NAICS Code is 237110. The size standard is $45.0 million. This acquisition will be 100% Small Business Set Aside.- All question pertaining to this solicitation, including questions that arise during the site visit, must be submitted to dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov at least 4 calendar days before the proposals due date. Questions that are not submitted in writing or that are not submitted at least 4 calendar days before the proposal due date may not receive a response.- The anticipated award date of the contract is May 29, 2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/portal to be eligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes may be emailed to dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov. Faxed Quotes will not be accepted.

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