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How to bid on the Lucky Peak Nursery New Greenhouse project for the Department of Agriculture
What the Department of Agriculture is buying
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a contractor to construct a new headhouse building and a new greenhouse building at the Lucky Peak Nursery in Boise, Idaho. This project also includes post-fire repairs to an existing greenhouse building and related site support work. An optional item for a warehouse building is also part of this solicitation.
This is a total small business set-aside opportunity. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price Contract. To be considered, contractors must submit pricing for all items listed in the solicitation.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting quotations is September 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. This date was extended by an amendment to the original solicitation. All responses must be submitted by this time to be considered.
The solicitation was first published on September 04, 2026. Any questions received for this project have been addressed, and answers were posted between August 31, 2026, and September 4, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 236220, which covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $45 million.
Firms with experience in constructing commercial buildings, particularly greenhouses or agricultural facilities, and those capable of performing site support work and repairs to existing structures, would be well-suited for this project.
How to respond to this solicitation
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued beyond this announcement. To access the full details and attachments, you need to view the original source on the portal. You may need to click the link twice if the first click takes you to the portal's homepage.
While some documents might be viewable without an account, you may need to create a free account on the portal to access all necessary documents and submit your quotation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attachments, including the Statement of Work (SOW), to fully understand the scope of work for the new construction, repairs, and site support. Pay close attention to the details for the optional warehouse building.
Since pricing is required for all items, ensure your quotation is comprehensive and accurately reflects the costs for every component of the project. Double-check your calculations and ensure they align with the specified requirements. Clearly outline your experience with similar construction projects, especially those involving greenhouses or agricultural facilities, and demonstrate your capability to complete both new builds and repair work.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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