Attachment_B_-_Specifications.pdf

This specification attachment document from the District of Columbia Department of General Services outlines construction standards for a compartmented access area project at the Marion S. Barry Jr. Building for the Metropolitan Police Department. The project encompasses approximately 422 square feet of construction work on the sixth floor, including selective demolition, interior partitioning, flooring installation, ceiling systems with acoustic treatments, gypsum board wall finishes, door and hardware installation with security access controls, mechanical systems featuring HVAC with variable air volume terminal units, electrical systems with lighting and power distribution, telecommunications cabling, fire alarm systems, and specialized radiofrequency and electromagnetic shielding. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with written questions due by March 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM, and bids due by March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract term extends from Notice to Proceed through a Substantial Completion Date of June 1, 2026, and Final Completion Date of June 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for failure to meet the Substantial Completion Date.

The estimated project budget is approximately $287,500, with the final contract value determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid received. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and the Living Wage Act minimum of $17.50 per hour, increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025. A mandatory subcontracting requirement establishes a 35 percent minimum allocation of contract work to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) or Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), with enhanced credit multipliers available for resident-owned and disadvantaged businesses. Certified Business Enterprise preferences apply with bid reductions ranging from 2 percent to 12 percent depending on certification type. First Source Employment Agreement requirements mandate 51 percent District resident hiring. The contract is subject to the Buy American Act, requiring domestic construction materials except where specifically waived, and comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Bidders must submit detailed price breakdowns organized by MasterFormat construction divisions, a 5 percent bid bond or cashier's check guarantee, and evidence of ability to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount.