Install Irrigation & Sod at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center Athens, GA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations from small‑business contractors to install irrigation systems and lay sod on the east sides of three buildings (B‑45, B‑46, B‑1) at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, GA. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, testing, and safety plans, perform a mandatory escorted site visit, and complete the work within 45 days while the facility remains operational. The scope includes boring irrigation lines, adding 12 irrigation zones, installing Zeon zoysia sod, providing irrigation to native wildflower planters and exterior planter boxes, testing for leaks, and thorough site cleanup. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes, USDA bio‑security protocols, and use bio‑based products where feasible. • Install irrigation lines (≈250 ft) and 12 new zones, integrate with existing timer. • Lay Zeon zoysia sod on B‑46 east side and irrigate new sod areas. • Provide irrigation to native wildflower planters and exterior planter boxes with battery‑timer control. • Conduct leak testing, site cleanup, and submit required submittals (materials, safety plan, schedule). • Mandatory escorted site visit prior to bid; all work must be completed within 45 days. • Small‑business set‑aside; contractor must be SAM‑registered.