Repair Main Loading Dock - Eastern Regional Research Center

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to building construction in Pennsylvania, specifically Montgomery County. It serves as a reference for prevailing wages that must be paid on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified area.

• Lists various construction trades (e.g., Asbestos Worker, Boiler Maker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, etc.).
• Provides the prevailing hourly wage rate and fringe benefits for each trade.
• Includes effective dates for the wage rates, which are updated periodically.
• Contains footnotes and explanations regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Outlines the process for appealing wage determinations.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage requirements for labor on the associated opportunity. This directly impacts labor costs and proposal pricing. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to penalties.

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for repairs to the main building loading dock safety issues at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) in Wyndmoor, PA.

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, safety measures, and disposal services necessary to complete the following tasks:

• Dock Leveler Removal & Concrete Pit Fill: Remove an existing embedded 72-inch mechanical dock leveler and fill the pit with reinforced concrete.
• Wall Framing Replacement: Replace 96 linear feet of exterior wall framing (track and metal studs) at a height of 12 feet.
• Aluminum Siding Installation: Install new aluminum siding over the rebuilt wall.
• Corrugated Metal Roofing Replacement: Remove and replace approximately 780 square feet of corrugated metal roofing.

The work will be performed at the USDA ERRC in Wyndmoor, PA. Standard working hours are 0730 – 1600, Monday through Friday. The facility is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

• All work must comply with applicable building codes, OSHA safety standards, and manufacturer installation requirements.

• Contractor must establish a safe work zone with barricades and signage for demolition and removal tasks.

• Specific concrete requirements include approximately 2 cubic yards of 4,000–5,000 PSI concrete, consolidation, screeding, finishing, and curing.

• Wall framing installation requires new bottom and top track, metal studs at 16" on center, bracing, blocking, and anchors, ensuring the wall is plumb, square, and structurally sound.

• Siding and roofing installations require moisture barriers (if applicable), proper alignment, sealing of seams and penetrations, and weather-tight results.

• Final cleanup includes removal of all debris and waste materials, sweeping the work area, and performing a final walk-through.

• Contractor shall notify the USDA ARS ERRC representative upon completion of work.

• A final walk-through with the Government Representative is required before acceptance.

• The Contractor shall complete any Punch List items before invoicing.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the repair of the main building loading dock at the Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The requirement is a total small business set-aside.

• Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the repair of the main building loading dock.

• Work must be performed in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and Wage Determination PA20260099, Mod. 1.

• The period of performance is 75 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• The NAICS code is 236220.

• The size standard is $45 million.

• Offers are due by 06/30/2026 at 1600 local time.

• Offers must be submitted in original and [number of copies not specified] copies to the address in Item 8.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Offers must allow for at least 0 calendar days for Government acceptance.

• This requirement is a total small business set-aside.

• The document references an attached Statement of Work and Wage Determination PA20260099, Mod. 1.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Repair of the Main Building Loading Dock at the Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price construction contract.

• Repair of the Main Building Loading Dock.

• The contractor must provide an itemized cost breakdown quote/proposal detailing:

  • Material quantities and unit prices
  • Labor costs (broken down by trades, hours, and hourly rate)
  • Rental or operation costs of construction equipment
  • Overhead
  • Profit
  • Sales tax

• Cumulative overhead and profit for all subcontractors and the prime contractor shall not exceed 30 percent. For prime contractor work only, it shall not exceed 20 percent.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price construction contract.

• Period of Performance: 75 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all items.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent in Adobe PDF format.

• Quotes must include: Solicitation number, Offeror's name/address/SAM Unique Entity ID/contact info, pricing for all items, names/titles/contact info of authorized negotiators, acknowledgement of amendments, active SAM.gov registration, and supporting documentation demonstrating how the quoted product(s) meet the Statement of Work.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Questions must be submitted via email no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date.

• Offerors are not required to meet specific qualification requirements to be eligible for award.

• Several clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" and "Limitations on Subcontracting," are incorporated by reference.

• Attachment 1: Statement of Work

• Attachment 2: Wage Determination

• A site visit will be scheduled based on contractor interest. Contact Angela Wingert at angela.wingert@usda.gov for scheduling.

• The document includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses related to terms and conditions, construction, labor, payments, protests, and certifications.