Aviary Netting Replacement

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for building construction projects in Mississippi, specifically for Oktibbeha County and surrounding areas. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various construction trades under federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

• Applicable Counties: Alcorn, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Lee, Lowndes, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Webster, and Winston Counties in Mississippi.
• Construction Type: Building Construction Projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories).
• Prevailing Wage Rates: Lists specific hourly rates and fringe benefits for trades including Electrician, Ironworker, Plumber, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Elevator Mechanic, Laborer (Common, Mason Tender, Pipelayer), Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe), Painter, Pipefitter, Sheet Metal Worker, and Truck Driver.
• Executive Order Notes: Includes information on paid sick leave (EO 13706) and minimum wage requirements (EO 13658) for federal contractors.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately estimate labor costs for construction work performed within the specified counties. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract violations. This document is crucial for developing a compliant and competitive bid for construction opportunities in the affected region.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Replacement of existing netting at the National Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi Field Station aviary.

• Complete removal and disposal of old aviary netting.

• Installation of new exterior and interior netting for the aviary.

• Netting must be heavy-duty, UV-stable, and weather-resistant, capable of lasting 5+ years.

• Required mesh size: 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”.

• Approximately 70,000 sq feet of netting required (60,000 sq ft exterior, 10,000 sq ft interior).

• Netting to be #36 three-strand twisted knotted netting with a 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” mesh.

• Netting to be UV and abrasion coated black with a 3/8” rope border on all edges.

• All fees must be inclusive of labor and materials for removal and installation.

• Netting must withstand extremes of weather (rain, wind, ice) and sunlight exposure.

• No gaps at attachment points or seams exceeding the stated mesh size.

• A 5-year warranty is required, explicitly covering UV degradation and manufacturing defects, offering repair or pro-rated replacement for failures under normal use.

• Location: National Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi Field Station, 2745 West Line Road, Starkville, MS.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but implies the duration of the removal and installation project.

• Netting must be installed on a pre-existing cable, pole, and fence structure.

• Netting must be UV and abrasion coated black with a 3/8” rope border on all edges.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the replacement of netting at the USDA-APHIS National Wildlife Research Center, Mississippi Field Station in Starkville, MS. The anticipated award is for a construction contract.

• Replacement of netting at the research aviary.

• Work must commence within five calendar days after Notice to Proceed and be completed within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

• Contractor must comply with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, including construction wage rate requirements.

• Contract type: Anticipated to be a construction contract.

• Period of Performance: 30 days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Payment and performance bonds will be required within 10 days of award; a bid bond is not required.

• Quotes are due no later than June 8, 2026, at noon CT.

• Quotes must include the solicitation page, demonstration of relevant experience, and past performance information.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price, technically acceptable approach. Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on.

• Price: Will be evaluated for reasonableness and realism.

• Technical Acceptability: Based on relevant experience with netting work of similar size and scope.

• Past Performance: Assessed based on contractor reputation, adherence to schedules, and customer satisfaction.

• Questions due no later than June 3, 2026, at noon CT.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code and small business size standard are not specified in the provided text.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. CT.

• Attachment 1: Statement of Work

• Attachment 2: Federal Construction Wage Rates, Oktibbeha County

• USDA is exempt from sales tax.