040ADV-25-R-0024 - Electrical Panels Upgrade RFP.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-25-R-0024

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

1 23

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

PR-25-GPO-1232

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE GPO 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC, 20401, US

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

WHITE, TROY D

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Electrical Panels Upgrade

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 182 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ).

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

AMOUNTS

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

See Schedule

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) (

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

2. Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

3. Section D - Packaging and Marking

4. Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

5. Section F - Delivery or Performance

6. Section G - Contract Administration Data

7. Section H - Special Contract Requirements

8. Section I - Contract Clauses

9. Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

10. Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

11. Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

12. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Section B: Supplies or Services and Price/Cost

B.1 CONTRACT TYPE

The Government Publishing Office intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for the Electrical Panels Upgrade Design-Build (DB) project.

The successful offeror will develop a full, realized design based off the provide solicitation and accompanying attachments.

Period of Performance: All work shall be completed and delivered within 182 days from the Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

The price breakdown shall justify the contractor’s firm fixed price quote for this requirement.

Item Number Base Item

Number Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Design Phase 1 Lt

Contract Type:Firm Fixed Price Unit Price Extended Price

Description:

Purchase Requisitions PR-25-GPO-1232

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0002 Demolition Phase

Contract Type:Firm Fixed Price

Purchase Requisitions

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0003 Construction Phase 1 Lt Contract Type:Firm Fixed Price

Purchase Requisitions

Section C: Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Statement of Work for

ELECTRICAL PANELS UPGRADE

Facilities Management / Engineering Division

040ADV-25-R-0024

GPO Electrical panels Upgrade Design-Build Statement of Work

SOW Format

• Background

• Objectives

• Scope

• Tasks

• Delivery

• Government-Furnished Property (GFP)

• Security Considerations

• Travel

• Special Material Requirements

• Other Unique Requirements and Considerations

• Place of performance

• Period of performance

Background The Government Publishing Office’s (GPO) Electrical Branch requires a design-build (DB) project to repair/replace existing electrical panels throughout the basement floor, 1st floor, and 2nd floor of Building C at the agency’s headquarters at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC. The successful offeror shall develop an outline of both how the electrical panels will be removed and replaced in accordance with the applicable codes for the National Design and Construction standards. The contract will consist of a Design Phase, Demolition Phase, and Construction Phase to achieve design and performance objectives.

Existing Site Conditions

1. GPO is located at 732 N. Capitol Street Washington, DC 20401. Each electrical panel provides power to separate important functions that are done at GPO. For example, electrical panel MB-1, is responsible for a water pump unit that is in the building. Another electrical panel, PBC171, is responsible for charging the batteries on GPO electrical forklifts and other devices.

2. Each electrical panel contributes in their own way to the functioning of GPO and must therefore be replaced since many have been in service longer than 15 years and are no longer compliant with the National Electrical Code (NEC). They must be brought up to NEC, OSHA, and GPO standards.

3. The electrical panels needing replacement are currently in use and therefore precise scheduling of when to turn them off/on shall be considered to not impede the workflow of GPO. Two impediments, for example, correspond with the ongoing projects of the Yearly Elevator Inspection and the Installation of a New 8-Color Press, both of which will require advance notice for the shutdown of power since it will impact them enough that their work schedules will have to change, overall effecting the end times of those projects.

4. In addition, each Electrical Panel has had a Power System Study, Infrared Thermography Study, and

Panel Assessment Study conducted by Astute Engineering, PLLC. on September 23, 2024. This study has helped GPO select which electrical panels needs upgrading for safety, age, and performance.

5. The location of the electrical panel areas varies based on location and floor, although most of the electrical panels are located throughout the building’s brick and stonework shafts. Conditions are shown in Attachment 2 for visual reference. Several panels are installed in open spaces where work is being conducted.

Scope

General Work Requirements

1. The Contractor shall remove existing electrical panels, conduits, and other electrical components connected to the electrical panel.

2. The Contractor after their removal shall install new electrical panels, conduits, and other electrical components connected to the electrical panel.

3. The Contractor shall give the COR advance notice of any demolition in the work schedule, whether it be for investigation or construction.

4. The Contractor shall follow the designer’s recommendations for any work entailed by their design such as materials or methods to be used. Any disagreements shall be resolved by the COR.

5. The Contractor shall ensure all nearby adjacent surfaces and areas are protected from damage during the period of construction and should any damage occur, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair before the end of the contract period.

6. In the event of accidents of any kind, the Contractor shall furnish GPO with copies of all accident reports at the same time they are forwarded to any other parties, without delay, for review.

7. The Contractor shall maintain all construction and electrical panel installation permits visible and updated as required.

8. The Contractor shall abstain from smoking in the construction areas and the areas adjacent from the construction site.

9. The Contractor shall prevent accidental smoke detector operation.

Fire and Safety

1. Develop a plan detailing project specific, fire-safety measures. Conduct meetings with the building’s facilities management to determine the type and capabilities of the fire-suppression systems on site.

2. Maintain site and building access free and unobstructed to facility emergency services.

3. All temporary construction partitions shall meet fire-safety requirements.

4. Temporary heating and electrical installations shall comply with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

5. Contractor furnished fire extinguishers shall be provided and maintained in construction areas and in temporary storage areas. Extinguishers must be raised two feet off the floor.

6. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored, disposed, and used in accordance with OSHA 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30

7. Existing fire protection shall not be impaired, and a fire watch shall be provided should protection become impaired. Notify the COR and Fire Inspector if these conditions are expected or occur.

8. Perform hot work in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. The Contractor shall obtain and fill out a GPO hot work permit from the COR prior to the start of Hot Work

Site Protection

1. The Contractor shall allow no dust and debris to get into the production areas on the same floor. The Contractor shall prevent this from happening by covering machines that would be affected.

2. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain catch platforms, lights, barriers/walls, weather protection, warning signs, and other items as required for proper protection of the public, occupants of the building, and workmen engaged in work and adjacent construction.

3. The Contractor shall not close or obstruct walkways, passageways, or stairways. The Contractor shall also not store or place materials in passageways, stairs or other means of egress and shall conduct operations with minimum traffic interference.

Cleanup and Restoration

1. The Contractor shall remove waste generated from the worksites daily. Waste shall be deposited in an appropriate dumpster provided by the Contractor, located in an area approved by the COR and removed from the grounds weekly or when full. The Contractor is responsible for the procurement of waste services, and no government leased, or owned dumpster shall be used to dispose of construction waste.

2. Damage of interior and exterior items such as walls, ceiling tile, and any other Government owned equipment shall be repaired/replaced at no cost to the Government.

3. Upon completion of work, the Contractor is responsible for any punch list items accrued during the final walkthrough by the COR. This contract will not be fulfilled until all items are addressed in a timely manner, inspected by the COR, and have written approval.

Tasks The Contractor shall complete the project in three main phases: the Design Phase, the Demolition Phase, and the Construction Phase. The Contractor shall complete these phases as instructed below for all electrical panels in the project. In addition, some electrical panels will have Special Instructions (see Table 1), these electrical panels during the Demolition and Construction Phases will have special needs that need to be account for which will be further explained during these phases. Furthermore, since each electrical panel is providing power to Active Work throughout the GPO Building the Demolition and Construction phases of each electrical panel shall occur in succession so that only one electrical panel and its connected pipes and conduits are being replaced at a time. This stipulation is critical to GPO to prevent any significant loss of time and money to GPO, since several of the electrical panels are currently connected through riser pipes to other electrical panels that will need to be turned off.

Table 1: Electrical Panels Special Instructions

Panel Board Name Floor Location Special Instructions

PBC171 Basement Floor None

PBC172 Basement Floor None

MB-1 Basement Floor None

Panel C-L-B-4 Basement Floor Special Instructions Apply

C-L-B-5 Basement Floor None

PANEL-C-M-B-3 Basement Floor None

PB37-1 Basement Floor Special Instructions Apply

Panel L-1-1 1st Floor None

Panel M-1-1 1st Floor None

Panel C-L-1-4 1st Floor None

PB-1-34-1 1st Floor None

Panel C-L-1-5 1st Floor Special Instructions Apply

Panel C-M-1-5 1st Floor None

Panel C-M-1-3 1st Floor None

C-L-1-6 1st Floor None

PB-2-31-1 2nd Floor Special Instructions Apply

PB-2-31-2 2nd Floor Special Instructions Apply

PB-2-33-2 2nd Floor None

PB-2-34-2 2nd Floor Special Instructions Apply

Panel-M-2 2nd Floor Special Instructions Apply

PB-2-36-2 2nd Floor None

PB-2-36-3 2nd Floor None

PB-2-39-1 2nd Floor None

Design Phase

Design Phase Instructions A-G below apply to all Electrical Panels in scope no special instructions exist.

A. The Contractor shall begin the project with an in-person walkthrough of each electrical panel location and where their connecting components branch to. The Contractor may take pictures during the walkthrough in accordance with rules outlined in the Government-Furnished Information section below.

B. The Contractor shall design plans to demolish and dispose of the following:

1. Project Electrical Panels Cabinet Boxes

2. Power and Neutral Wires

3. Circuit Breakers

4. Circuit Board

5. Connected Branch Conduits

6. Riser Pipes

7. Power Conduits

8. Ground and Neutral Bus Bars

9. Surge Protection Devices

10. Power Outlets

11. Junction Boxes

12. Light switches

13. Power Loads

C. All components to be removed above will be finalized at time of walkthrough with Contractor for each electrical panel due to each having different components that need to be removed. Furthermore, the design plans for Branch Conduits, Power Conduits, Power Outlets, Junction Boxes, and Light Switches shall show how parts of the drywalls or brick walls will be removed to access components.

D. For the Construction Phase, the Contractor shall design plans for each new electrical panel, so that they will be designed to regulations standards showing:

1. Placement and location of new electrical panels

2. Placement and location of new conduits if it determined to be needed from site visit. This includes the pathways from the electrical panels to distribution components.

3. Electrical panel component and enclosure selection

4. Circuit board layout

5. Circuit breaker layout

6. Wiring system layout

7. Circuit drawing

8. Testing and inspection plan

E. The Contractor shall submit all plans to GPO for Review and Approval before proceeding to Demolition Phase.

F. Once plans have been approved, production and assembly of electrical panels can begin offsite.

Material delivery of assembled electrical panels and parts shall be conducted in steps with the electrical panel components needed for the coming work week being delivered at least 7 days in advance of demolition and construction. These materials will be stored in an onsite GPO-designated location.

G. Further design requirements can be found in the Delivery section below.

Demolition Phase

Demolition Phase Instructions A-E below apply to all electrical panels except for those outlined in Table 1 above that have Special Instructions.

A. Before the Demolition Phase begins, GPO will turn off the power to the Electrical Panel that is being worked on and all other connecting electrical panels and equipment that are connected through branch conduits, riser pipes, and/or feeders.

B. Once power is off and the panel is de-energized then Contractor shall proceed to remove all agreed upon electrical panel components.

C. Once electrical panel components have been removed then the Contractor shall dispose of those materials that have no metal in them. If a component has metal, there is an onsite dumpster for metal deposal.

D. When all electrical panel components have been removed and disposed of, the Contractor shall start taking Electrical Panel’s mounting mechanisms from the wall if it has been determined during the walkthrough that they to need to be replaced as well.

E. Further demolition requirements can be found in the Delivery section below.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: Panel C-L-B-4.

Steps A-E are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panels except for:

A. During step B, when the Contractor is removing the electrical panel’s branch conduits, one branch conduit that is going into a connected Johnson Controls Electrical Box Load will remain and be connected into the new electrical panel.

B. Additional instructions for this panel will be provided during the Demolition Phase.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: PB37-1.

Steps A-E are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panels except for:

A. This panel shall not be fully removed and replaced. It is currently attached to another panel on its left side which has all the wires, branch conduits, riser, and feeder pipes that the circuit panel is connected to. It is this panel and attached branch conduits, riser and feeder pipes that need to be removed and disposed of.

B. Once power is off and the panel is de-energized then the Contractor shall proceed to remove all agreed upon electrical panel components.

C. Additional instructions for this panel will be provided during the Demolition Phase.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: Panel C-L-1-5.

Steps A-D are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panels except for:

A. During Step B above, the Contractor shall remove and set aside the panel board and circuit breakers from old panel since they are not being replaced.

B. Once the panel board and circuit breakers are set aside for use during the construction phase the contractor shall continue to remove other agreed upon electrical panel components.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-31-1.

Steps A-D are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panels except for:

A. During Step B above, the Contractor shall remove and set aside the panel cover, panel board and circuit breakers from the old panel since they are good and will not be replaced.

B. Once the panel cover, panel board and circuit breakers are set aside for use later during the construction phase, the Contractor shall proceed removing the rest of the agreed upon electrical panel components.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-31-2.

There is no change for this panel during the Demolition Phase. This is just here as a placeholder since the Construction Phase will be different. Therefore, steps A-E are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panel parts above.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-34-2 and Panel M-2.

There is no change for these panels during the Demolition Phase. This is just here as a placeholder since the Construction Phase will be different. Therefore, steps A-E are the same as the electrical panel Demolition Phase for all panel parts above.

Construction Phase

Instructions apply to all electrical panels except for those outlined in Table 1 above that have Special Instructions.

A. Before the Construction Phase a GPO representative will inspect and certify that all components from design plans have been properly removed and disposed of.

B. After certification the Contractor shall begin to replace new electrical panel and components with the preassembled material made during the design phase

C. When electrical panels and components have been replaced the Contractor and GPO COR shall conduct Field Quality Control in the form of several inspections. The list of inspections to be submitted to GPO are:

1. Verify that electrical panel meets NEC code compliance.

2. Verify the tightness of connections, that GFCI Outlets are not damaged if panel has any and conduct a voltage test such that the proper voltage levels are being received by the panel.

3. Test insulation resistance for each panelboard bus, component, connecting supply, feeder, and control circuit.

4. Test continuity of each circuit.

5. Perform visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test for all circuit breakers.

6. Correct malfunctioning units on-site if possible and retest to demonstrate compliance.

Otherwise, replace with new units and retest.

7. Conduct Initial Infrared Scanning after Substantial Completion of the panelboard but no more than 60 days after Final Acceptance of completed work. Remove front panels before doing test.

8. Conduct follow-up Infrared Scanning of each panelboard 11 months after date of Substantial completion.

9. Panelboards that fail to pass tests and inspections will be considered defective and shall be removed, replaced, and then retested.

D. Once all inspections except, the follow-up Infrared Scanning have passed, the Contractor shall adjust any moving parts and operable components to function smoothly and lubricate components to manufacturer recommendations. The Contractor shall also field-adjust circuit-breaker tip ranges to GPO-specified limits.

E. When installation and inspections are done, the Contractor shall then replace/repair all drywalls and bricks that were taken apart or damaged during the Demolition or Construction Phase.

F. Further construction requirements can be found in the Delivery section below.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: Panel C-L-B-4.

Steps A-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels above. Only the Demolition Phase for this panel is different.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: PB37-1.

Steps A-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels parts except for:

A. During Step B, and after approval, the Contractor shall begin to replace branch conduits, feeder, and riser pipes and hook them into the electrical on the right that is Panel PB37-1.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Board: Panel C-L-1-5.

Steps A-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels above, except the Contractor shall use the previously set aside panelboard and circuit breakers.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-31-1.

Steps A-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels above, except the Contractor shall use the set aside panel cover, panel board, and circuit breakers.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-31-2.

Steps A and C-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels above. Only step B is different.

After approval, the Contractor shall replace the old panel with a new 42 circuit breaker electrical panel.

Special Instructions for Electrical Panel Boards: PB-2-34-2 and Panel M-2.

Steps A-F are the same as the electrical panel Construction Phase for all panels above, except after approval, the Contractor shall replace these panel boards with one 42 circuit breaker electrical panel.

General Contractor Requirements

1. The Contractor shall perform all work and provide all labor, materials, and equipment needed to satisfy this

Statement of Work. The government will not loan or provide any labor or equipment.

2. The government is not responsible for costs incurred due to mismanagement of labor or lack of proper equipment.

3. The Contractor shall follow NEC, OSHA, and other applicable codes, some of which will be discussed in

Section IV. Design Period Sub-Sections A & D.

4. The Contractor shall coordinate any shutdowns of electrical equipment or job site(s)with GPO to minimize disruptions.

5. The Contractor shall ensure all project activities align with GPO’s operational needs.

6. The Contractor shall provide a certified Electrical Project Manager as outlined in the specifications to oversee and provide quality control during the construction period.

7. Personnel assigned to perform services under this contract shall always be under the direction and control of the Contractor. The Contractor shall monitor the performance of its employees to ensure all aspects of this scope of work are properly fulfilled.

8. If the Contractor finds clarification necessary with respect to the scope of the services to be performed hereunder, they shall request, in writing, such clarification from the CO and/or COR.

9. The Contractor shall provide a minimum notice of 72 hours to the COR for any work that is required to be done by GPO personnel, so the COR can schedule the work in advance.

Delivery

A. Design Requirements

1. The Contractor shall develop plans from field verification on-site and GPO-provided supplementary drawings. The contractor is responsible for on-site verification of existing conditions affecting design which may include crawling, use of ladders, and discussions with engineering personnel.

2. The Contractor shall consider adjacent systems and components (architectural as well as utility systems) to avoid construction change orders due to unforeseen site conditions.

3. The Contractor shall create a detailed project plan and schedule showcasing how long the demolition of each existing electrical panels and panels components will take, how long installing new electrical panels and components will take, and overall completion time of project.

4. The Contractor, after a field verification on-site visit, shall provide development plans for each of the following:

i. Designing a demolition plan for removing existing electrical panels and components.

ii. Select electrical panel components that meet the National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA standards and technical specifications.

iii. Design the electrical panels and components positional layout issuing easy access for maintenance and safety regulations.

iv. Design the wiring system inside the electrical panels to match existing electrical panels unless otherwise stated.

v. Draw the electrical circuits for each electrical panel.

vi. Calculate the new electrical panels and components dimensions and currents making sure that they are the same as existing electrical panels unless otherwise stated.

vii. Select and program the control devices that are in certain electrical panels to meet NEC, OSHA, and GPO standards.

5. The Contractor is responsible for professional quality and technical accuracy in providing GPO with documents.

6. The Contractor shall resolve conflicts with the COR.

B. Submission Requirements

1) Design Development

Design Development includes initial work. the Contractor is required to present the project as a set of drawings, tables, and other developmental plans conveying the major intent of the project work. At this stage of project design, the physical layout of the new work shall be shown.

2) Construction Documents

The Contractor shall provide a checklist of all submittals, certifications, tests, and inspections required per drawing and specification section. This checklist shall show all products requiring submittals in the form of shop drawings, data sheets, and manufacturer cut sheets, as well as all other items shown as required submittal items including, but not limited to, reports, system evaluations, testing, operating and maintenance manuals.

The Contractor shall provide 100% drawings in AutoCAD/Revit and pdf. Specifications in Word electronic formats for the construction period for use by GPO. A share-point site or email with hyperlink click and download such as Procore is encouraged for ease of transfer.

The Contractor is responsible for professional quality and technical accuracy in providing GPO with documents.

Services include but are not limited to:

• Contract Administration

• Electrical design documents in detail of construction documents for each electrical panel include:

I. Demolition Drawings showcasing electrical panels and components to be removed.

II. Panel Schedules detailing each circuit breakdown showing their connected load, breaker size, circuit number, and circuit description within each panel.

III. Panel Layout Drawings showing the placement of breakers, bus bars, and other components within panel enclosures.

IV. Wiring Diagrams showcasing how each panels wires are connected to circuits and breakers within the electrical panels.

V. Component Specifications showing specifics of the electrical panel model including its voltage rating, amperage capacity, and manufacturer details.

VI. Conduit and Cable schedules showcasing the listed conduit sizes and cable types needed for each electrical panel connections.

VII. Floor Plans indicating the exact locations of each electrical panel if the location is different than current panels.

• Presentation and review submissions. Meetings with GPO representatives and field technical personnel.

3) Drawings

• Drawings shall be at a scale where panel schedules data or work that is required is clear, legible, and easy to interpret.

• Drawings shall be independent for demolition, electrical, panel schedules, and must show, on separate views, required demolition and reconstruction details for each panel.

• Drawings shall be prepared using AutoCAD/Revit 2018 or newer (or equivalent) and plotted on 30" x

42” sheets.

• Final drawings shall bear GPO title block and nomenclature. Drawings shall be on the same type and size sheets. All views, elevations, sections, etc., shall be complete to ensure total contractor compliance without any ambiguities, or subject to various interpretations.

• All drawings are required to show existing conditions as of the date of the design submission.

• All sheets of drawings shall contain EE official stamp with professional seal and signature along with the name and address of the firm.

4) Specifications

1. Specifications shall be prepared and submitted individually in the latest version of Microsoft Word.

2. The Contractor shall review and edit applicable sections of the specifications for completeness, relevance, and correctness. The intent is to provide specifications suitable for the project intention and detailed enough to enable the contractor to perform the work in the simplest and practical manner.

3. Where a particular item is referenced in the specifications, the Contractor shall consult with COR for direction on which item to select.

4. The Contractor shall obtain the name and type of specialty materials and equipment required for use on the project. All items shown in the specifications shall, if named specifically by brand or trade name, carry the statement "or approved equal" with salient characteristics listed.

a. An exception may occur due to previously purchased or installed items interacting with new construction. In this situation, items used shall be the same as the existing or matched accordingly. Information on such items shall be obtained by the contractor from GPO.

5. Construction tolerances shall be specified in detail in all specification sections or identified on plans.

6. Legal precedence of "specifications over drawings" shall not be used to resolve design ambiguities between drawings and specifications, or to justify omission of drawings or notes required for clarity.

7. Contradiction, ambiguity, or statements subject to various interpretations, shall be corrected to reflect a single clear intention.

C. Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) To reduce design errors and omissions, the Contractor shall develop and execute a QA/QC Plan that demonstrates that project plans and specifications have gone through a rigorous, thorough review and coordination effort.

These plans shall include, but are not limited to, methods to verify that the electrical panels being installed are installed correctly, all connections are secure, wiring is properly sized and terminated, safety devices are functional, and installation complies with relevant electrical codes.

The COR, GPO Police, GPO Electrical Branch Personnel or other Safety Personnel may conduct inspections of work or working environment at any time; full cooperation with reviewing personnel is mandatory. The CO and COR will conduct periodic reviews with the Contractor to review progress. The Contractor shall perform the work required within the limits of the schedule (see Table 2). The Contractor shall accomplish corrective work required prior to performing further construction.

D. Code Compliance

1. All National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Associations codes shall be followed. Any deviations or work that is non-conformant to standards, regulations, or specification shall be removed and corrected at no cost to the Government. The GPO adopts the most current versions of the NFPA and other applicable publications.

2. Installation of electrical systems shall be performed by licensed electricians. The Contractor shall coordinate with GPO with all aspects of security requirements. These requirements may be revised and modified in the Demolition and Construction Phases with evolving requirements and constraints.

3. In the development of submissions, the Contractor shall utilize certain GPO and other design and construction criteria. The design is not limited to these items and shall be the result of compliance with applicable codes and standards, user requests, and the Contractor’s expertise and creativity.

4. NFPA Codes including, but not limited to: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC); NFPA 79, Electrical

Standard for Industrial Machinery; NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

5. Compliance to all known applicable codes shall be reflected in the completed design and construction contract documents.

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or GFI)

A. Government Furnished Information

1. The Contractor may only take pictures of the electrical panels and other equipment directly associated with the project in certain areas with the approval of the COR. These areas are defined as any area outside the Power Section in the Basement Floor, and Power Branch on the 1st Floor. Any pictures that the Contractor needs in the Power Branch of both floors will be taken by the COR or a COR-designated GPO representative with each picture needing approval by the COR.

2. All available record drawings will be provided upon request to the Contractor. They should not however, be considered “as built”. These drawing files are provided without warranty or obligation as to the accuracy or information contained in the files. All information in the files shall be independently verified by the user. Any user shall agree to indemnify and hold the GPO harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney fees arising out of the use of the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) drawing files.

3. The following electrical drawings and any other necessary documentation of the building will be provided to the Contractors for their analysis:

(i) Pictures of the electrical panels and their corresponding branch conduits, riser and feeder pipes.

(ii) Pictures of electrical panels shafts and general open space locations.

(iii) Available power system and lighting plans for the Basement, 1st Floor, and 2nd Floor panel areas of work.

(iv) Available power conduits plans and schedules for project electrical panels.

(v) Available power schedules for project electrical panels.

(vi) Available fire alarm and fire protection plans and schedules for project electrical panels

(vii) Available electrical riser diagrams for the Basement, 1st Floor, and 2nd Floor.

(viii) Electrical panelboard location floor plans for the Basement, 1st Floor, and 2nd Floor.

B. Services

• GPO will provide house services such as 120V house electrical and water.

• GPO will oversee all matters relating to facilities equipment and systems such as HVAC, electricity, and plumbing, any adjustments to these utilities will be handled internally by the Facilities Management POC(s).

C. Loading Dock

• Loading Dock hours of operations are from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM (EST), Monday through Friday.

Coordinate with the COR for usage.

• The address of loading dock is 44 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401.

• Equipment or materials shall not exceed what can be handled by GPO’s elevators as listed below.

D. Elevators

• Use of freight elevators for the transportation of materials and equipment is provided. The max specifications of the freight elevators are as follows:

(a) Height - 7' 6"

(b) Width - 7' 0"

(c) Length - 10' 0"

(d) Weight - 20,000 lbs.

E. Material Storage

• The Contractor shall confine storage of materials on the job site to areas approved by the COR and shall not unnecessarily encumber the premises or overload any portion with materials to a greater extent than the structure design load.

• The Contractor shall verify available storage space at the job site with the COR. Any additional off-site space required is the responsibility of the Contractor. Allocate the available storage areas and coordinate their use with the COR on the job as needed.

F. Gas-Powered Vehicles

• Propane gas powered forklifts shall only be used during weekend work, federal holidays, or off hours (4pm-

10:30pm EST) with GPO’s approval and permission. Propane gas powered forklifts will not be allowed during normal business hours.

Security

Constructor Basic Security Requirements

• Contractor vehicles, work bags, toolboxes, and material, will be inspected upon arrival and checked when leaving the premises of the building. Michael Harm (COR, work cell: 202-975-5582) will be the Point of Contact and escort for the Contractors to the locations when they arrive.

• The Contractor shall safeguard all Government property in the work area. At the close of each work period, equipment shall be secured and/or taken away from the work site daily.

• The Contractor shall display either a GPO visitor badge or a Government issued contractor badge at all times.

• The Contractor shall be escorted at all times by GPO personnel.

• The Contractor shall follow the FY25 Contractor Security Requirements.

Information Security Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. If such an incident occurs the Contractor shall immediately inform the COR. Contractor staff will follow all Privacy & Security policies and procedures

Travel

Regular commute to GPO construction site in DC is expected. GPO currently charges $9/day/vehicle for onsite parking. Spaces are limited due to multiple, ongoing construction projects. The Contractor shall limit the number of Contractor vehicles onsite to an appropriate level. Coordinate with the COR for proper parking if standard lot spaces are not being used.

Special Material Requirements GPO is a historic building that is currently undergoing upgrades throughout the building to meet modern construction codes. Two such issues the Contractor may encounter is lead-based paint throughout the work areas and asbestos-containing material in the building materials where the electrical conduits will be located like wallboards. The Contractor shall contact the COR immediately should personnel encounter such materials.

Other Unique Requirements The working conditions vary throughout the work locations in several ways:

1. Most of the electrical panels are located in the electrical serving shafts of the building with those on the 1st and 2nd floors being on platforms with a gap between the platform and wall of the shaft around 1 ft for riser, conduits, and other pipes to pass through to higher or lower floors.

2. Two of the electrical panels are located next to a charging station for GPO forklifts in the basement.

3. Several electrical riser pipes and conduits that require replacement are located near the ceiling of production areas. The Contractor shall use a cover if the material being worked on go over or are near machines at risk of damage or dust as stated in Scope above.

4. A few electrical panels are located in the power branch of GPO. Therefore, special coordination will have to be made with the Contractor due to the presence of high voltage sub stations in the area.

Place of Performance The place of work for this contract will be at the GPO Main Headquarters at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC.

Period of Performance

Schedule Outline A. A timeline based on A/E contract award of approximately October 2025 is offered below.

Task Required Days given to task Total Days Elapsed since start of

Contract

Predesign Meeting with GPO staff Start Day 0 Day 0

Technical Kickoff Meeting +7 days Day 7

Design Submit 30% Conceptual Design Development (DD) Review Package

+7 days Day 14

GPO Review +14 days Day 28

Design Submit 60% Design Development (DD) Review Package

+7 days Day 35

GPO Review +14 days Day 49

Design Submit 90% Design Development (DD) Review Package

+7 days Day 56

GPO Review +14 days Day 70

Submit 100% Construction Document (CD) Review Package

+7 days Day 77

Administrative NTP for contracts, submittals and long lead items

+28 days Day 105

Construction NTP and Multi- Phased Construction

+70 days Day 175

QA/QC of Construction, Substantial Completion, and Punchlist Review.

+7 days Day 182

Table 2: Contract Schedule

B. All work shall be completed within 26 weeks (182 days) of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Submission of the design timeline, safety plans, quality control plan, schedules, and pre‐construction submittals, shall be submitted within 14 days of the Construction NTP.

C. The Contractor shall submit a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule for both the Design and Construction phases with estimated dates and itemized cost of work to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before a Notice to proceed can be issued.

D. Work Schedule:

Work shall be performed Friday-Sunday during business hours 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM (EST). Coordinate work schedules with the COR prior to beginning construction. Any work to be performed outside of normal business hours or on holidays shall be coordinated with the COR seven (7) days prior and must not impact GPO operations.

E. Federal Legal Holidays for 2025:

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King’s Jr. Birthday January 20 Washington’s Birthday February 17 Memorial Day May 26 Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 1 Columbus Day October 13 Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November 27 Christmas Day December 25

F. Federal Legal Holidays for 2026:

New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King’s Jr. Birthday January 19 Washington’s Birthday February 16 Memorial Day May 25 Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 3** Labor Day September 7 Columbus Day October 12 Veteran’s Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November 26 Christmas Day December 25

**Note: July 4th in 2026 is a Saturday so the Holiday will be observed for holiday leave purposes at GPO

Post Construction Quality Validation and Contract Close-out A. FAR 52.246‐21 Warranty of Construction, the Contractor shall provide a one (1) year warranty period, from the date of final acceptance of the work, covering defects related to all work performed and any materials/equipment included in the project.

B. Closeout – The Contractor shall schedule the Final Walkthrough (onsite) and Punch List for Acceptance, as well as other planned milestones, with the COR two weeks in advance.

Key Personnel

The Government Publishing Office has designated the Project Manager, Quality Control Lead, Safety Lead, and Master Electrician positions as the key personnel requirements. Each position shall be filled by one full-time equivalent (FTE) for the total duration of this contract. The key personnel specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. All personnel shall possess the minimum education and experience identified in the table below.

• Project Manager

Responsibilities Manages the planning, direction, and coordination of the overall project. Monitors project progress, deadlines, budget, and project team.

Minimum Experience Ten (10) Years Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Electrical

Engineering, Project Management or a related field. Waived for 15 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Quality Control Lead

Responsibilities Works with COR and sub-contractors to ensure all work conforms to the contract requirements including workmanship, materials, and equipment. Manages coordination of inspections and ensures appropriate team members are on site during each definable feature of work.

Minimum Experience Five (5) Years Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Waived for 10 years’ experience in a similar role.

• Safety Lead

Responsibilities Performs safety inspections of sub-contractor’s constructions activities. Document and review compliance with safety standards and ensure safe work practices.

Minimum Experience Five (5) Years Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health or a related field. Waived for 10 years’ experience in the Construction Safety Field.

• Master Electrician

Responsibilities Performs installation, maintenance, and repairing of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant National Electrical Codes.

Minimum Experience Five (5) Years Minimum Education Master Electrician License and (High School

Degree or GED)

Section D - Packaging and Marking: None

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms:

E.1 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 46.503 PLACE OF

ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. The place of acceptance will be: United States Government Publishing Office 732 North Capital Street NW Washington DC 20002.

E.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as appointed/designated by letter per the information listed in Section G of this document, is the Government's official responsible for inspection and acceptance of required services under the terms and conditions of this contract. The Government may designate additional representative(s)to provide periodic inspections or observations during the performance of this contract. However, Government inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities to provide adequate quality control for the works described in Section J Attachments: Plans and Specifications. The Contractor is responsible for inspection of its own work to ensure that all work performed conforms to the terms and conditions of the contract.

E.3. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following Contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation, Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at MMAR 52.252 2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE in Section I of this Contract. Full text of the clauses is available at: https://www.gpo.gov

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities 52.236-8 Other Contracts 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas 52.236-12 Cleaning Up 52.236-13 Accident Prevention 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-17 Layout of Work 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction)

CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT:

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. “Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

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(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work…