SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- RRC Cleaning, Caulking, and Sealing
- Notice Date
- 7/27/2010
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 238140
— Masonry Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, South Atlantic Area, Area Office, 950 College Station Rd., Athens, Georgia, 30605, United States
- ZIP Code
- 30605
- Solicitation Number
- AG-4384-S-10-0025
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2010
- Point of Contact
- Alan R. Moore, Phone: (706) 546-3530
- E-Mail Address
-
alan.moore@ars.usda.gov
(alan.moore@ars.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- The project is entitled RRC Cleaning, Caulking, and Sealing, Athens, Georgia. The project primarily includes repairing of limestone and caulking, and cleaning and resealing of the exterior limestone panels on the Russell Research Center in Athens. The building was erected in the late 1960's and limestone panels have therefore been in place for almost 50 years. Some repairs and joint sealant replacement work has occurred over the years, but a comprehensive effort is desirable at this time. Where possible, deteriorated panels are to be repaired. Both horizontal and vertical cracks are observable. In addition, the work is to include cleaning of all exterior windows. Existing Conditions: The building is currently occupied and all work must be completed under this condition. As noted, the panels are 50 years old and exhibit discoloration, joint failures, and horizontal and vertical cracking. Discoloration is presumed to result from a lack of sealing and exposure to the elements over time. Joint sealant failures are attributable to the age of the sealants and exposure, resulting in a loss of elasticity. Cracking also results from these conditions, as well as the methods in which panels were shimmed and secured. Joints are also considered to be slightly undersized at 1/4"as normally they are closer to 3/8". The spacing cannot be revised at this time. Rust stains are not due to corrosion on steel supports as originally presumed, but rather a result of other conditions. The two most likely causes are moisture migration through the cement-rich parge coat on the back of the installed panels or iron ore inclusions in the stone itself. SCOPE OF NEW WORK: The new work is primarily repair, cleaning and sealing of the panels, along with washing of the windows. The project will be awarded to one prime contractor. The base line item will be the repair of the limestone and caulking. One add alternate line item will be for cleaning and sealing. The magnitude of this project is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000. No hard copy of the solicitation will be issued. Obtain the solicitation from this website. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/ARS/SAA-GA-A/AG-4384-S-10-0025/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Russell Research Center, 950 College Station Road, Athens, Georgia, 30605, United States
- Zip Code: 30605
- Zip Code: 30605
- Record
- SN02219222-W 20100729/100727235542-0ca5ae09e04b2dadd0ac14200b0f7b19 (fbodaily.com)
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