United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) - Lexington, KY

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is seeking a contractor to construct a two-story, 39,000 SF facility for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, KY. The facility will include laboratory, office space, and informal/shared meeting areas, as well as a greenhouse and headhouse. The project requires compliance with various standards, including ANSI Z-3581 Emergency Eye Wash & Shower Equipment, and the installation of modern utilities such as deionized water, natural gas, and custom gases. The contract duration is estimated at 800 calendar days, and the project magnitude is anticipated to be between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. • The facility will be constructed using Kentucky regional materials inspired by agricultural influences. • The project will include the installation of specialized equipment, such as walk-in cold rooms, walk-in freezer rooms, and chemical fume hoods. • The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, and the selection process will be a Best Value Trade Off source selection process. • A pre-proposal conference will be held following the issuance of the solicitation.