Lake City ATB- Mold Remediation & Reconstruction

Summary: Background The USDA Forest Service requires mold remediation and reconstruction at the Lake City Airtanker Base Administrative Operations building located on federally leased land at the Lake City Gateway Airport, 475 SE County RD 245, Lake City, FL 32025. This facility is integral to the National Forests in Florida’s wildland firefighting capabilities, specializing in fire retardant operations for large air tankers. The base facilitates rapid aerial firefighting response to wildfires across the Southeastern United States. A facility inspection in August 2025 identified mold growth, necessitating this project to ensure the building is safe and operational for employees. Work Details The work includes two phases: Phase I involves complete mold remediation of all affected areas, selective demolition, removal and proper disposal of mold-impacted materials, HVAC system and ductwork cleaning, facility-wide cleaning, and comprehensive post-remediation clearance testing. Specific tasks include wood framing and sill plates replacement, sheathing installation, vapor barrier installation, insulation replacement, flooring (VCT and Carpet Tile) installation, cabinetry and millwork restoration, and MEP incidentals. Phase II encompasses reconstruction of all remediated areas to pre-loss condition or better with similar specifications as Phase I. Period of Performance The contractor is required to commence work within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete all work within 60 calendar days thereafter. Place of Performance Lake City Airtanker Base, 475 SE County RD 245, Lake City, FL 32025. Bidder Requirements This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds. A bid guarantee is required for quotes of $150,000 or higher. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior work under solicitation/contract 12445225P0002, awarded to Alpha1 Staffing/Search Firm for $16,500 (09/29/25–10/29/25) for “MOLD REMEDIATION AND DEMOLITION” at the Lake City Tanker Base in the Lake City/Osceola National Forest area. The current requirement again calls for mold remediation and related demolition/removal followed by reconstruction of the same facility’s affected areas, suggesting the new scope may be a continuation or follow-on to address additional remediation and rebuild needs.