FINAL Sources Sought Notice 2021 07 21.pdf

Reference EQWPIC-21-0006, DOC A Phase 2D Tenant Build Out, St Elizabeths West Campus, SE Wash., DC

MARKETING RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

DHS Operations Center (DOC A) Phase 2D, St Elizabeths West Campus, SE Wash DC

Synopsis: The General Services Administration is looking for firms that qualify under the small business programs represented in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 19 including 8(a), small business, women-owned small business, small, disadvantaged business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran-owned small business.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, to identify valid sources and to gauge the business interest for General Construction Services intended for the DHS Operations Center (DOC A) Phase 2D, St Elizabeths West Campus, SE, Wash DC. The estimated range for this project is between $10 million to $15 million.

MARKET RESEARCH IS BEING CONDUCTED to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of small businesses operating as PRIME CONTRACTORS with the capabilities and experience to perform the required work.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL

BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE

RESULTS OF THIS SYNOPSIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS

ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY

FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTED.

The U.S. General Services Administration is proposing a procurement for construction services utilizing the design-bid-build delivery method via issued for construction documents (IFCs) (i.e., construction drawings and specifications) to execute repairs, alterations, and tenant fit-out services construction services in approximately 50,000 USF

Description of Work Required: The Contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and project oversight (i.e., management and field supervision) to execute the project and contract requirements. Construction Services required include but are not limited to:

Selective Demolition:

1. Flooring to structural slab

2. Ceiling tile finishes and existing doors Partitions Interior Construction:

1.Self-leveling cement-based flooring, 2.Partitions

3. Flooring/Walls/Ceilings/Paint

4. Interior Doors/Finishes

5. Wood treatment

6. Interior all-glass storefronts and signage

7. Acoustical panels and finishes Plumbing

1. New mechanical equipment.

2. Sleeves, controls, and Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment

3. General plumbing, such as drainage, cleanouts, valves, piping, fittings

4. Plumbing – Sanitation lines and new plumbing for bathrooms.

Mechanical:

1. New mechanical equipment.

2. HVAC –new systems:

a. HVAC Distribution ductwork, chilled beams, outlets, hydronic piping, VAV, FCU, insulation, etc.

b. Installation of new HVAC Equipment

c. Modifications to the HVAC controls.

d. Testing & balancing.

3. Fire Protection –relocating and adjusting the sprinkler heads.

Electrical:

1. General .

2. Security Requirements –

3. Electrical and Grounding Distribution –electrical distribution modifications.

4. Receptacles & Branch Wiring –receptacles and misc. branch power in all the reprogramming areas.

5. Lighting & Lighting Controls –lighting and lighting controls in all the reprogramming areas.

6. Communications –telecom outlets rough-in, any equipment, racks, patch panels or switches.

7. Security Systems – modifications of the existing systems in the reprogramming areas.

8. Fire Alarm System - modifications to the existing fire alarm system.

9. Audio-Visual Rough-In

The North America Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. PSC Code is Z2AA – Repair or Alteration of Office Buildings.

FOR PURPOSES OF THIS NOTICE, Interested PRIME CONTRACTORS are invited to submit a capabilities statement/narrative demonstrating the firm's experience in construction projects of a similar nature as described BELOW.

a. Construction of the project was completed ten (10) years prior to TODAY'S DATE of this notice.

b. The project was either design-bid-build (i.e., traditional) or design-build (preference will be given to projects that used the traditional delivery method).

c. The project involved the following sub-characteristics:

• Project involved tenant fit-out, the reconfiguration or reorganization of office space.

• Project was performed in an occupied and functioning office building.

• Work within or adjacent to a historic building or campus, construction of an annex to a historic building will be considered.

• Installation of interior finishes including carpet, paint, ceiling tiles, and partitions, Floor/Wall/Ceiling, and Interior Doors/Finishes.

• Construction to new components related to electrical, mechanical, and fire protection/life safety disciplines; or

d. The project's final construction cost (inclusive of modifications) was at least $10 million, and the project involved either extensive repair and/or alterations, tenant fit-out/reconfiguration, or new construction at least 50,000 GSF, over no more than four (4) years. (Two R&A projects; or two Construction projects; or one R&A project and one Construction project combination).

The submittal shall be no longer than ten (10) pages and shall include the following information:

1. Company name, address, point of contact with verifiably correct telephone number and email address.

2. Company business size, including any official teaming arrangements as a partnership or joint venture.

Company documentation shall include verifying status as a certified 8(a) small business, women-owned small business, small, disadvantaged business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB- Zone) small business, services disabled veteran owned small business, or veteran owned small business.

3. Details of two (2) similar projects completed within the last ten (10) years that are relevant to the work that will be required under this project. Firms must include the following information for each of the two (2) similar projects.

a. State whether the firm acted as the Prime Contractor or Subcontractor.

b. Dates of construction for the two (2) projects.

c. All projects shall demonstrate the characteristics listed above.

d. Project references (including owner with telephone number and e-mail address).

e. Project cost, term, and complexity of job; and

f. Information on the firm's bonding capability - SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY SINGLE AND

AGGREGATE BONDING CAPACITIES.

NOTE: Comments will be shared with the Government and the project management team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. If you are responding to this Notice from outside the geographic location of the work (i.e., the field office is 50 miles outside of the District of Columbia metropolitan area), please provide a narrative detailing how you would perform the work at a fair and reasonable price to the Government.

Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor not being considered as an interested concern.

E-MAIL RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED. Electronic versions of your capabilities statement, ten (10) PAGES OR LESS, shall be submitted VIA E-MAIL to Ms. Bonnie Echoles, Contracting Officer, email:

bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov.

AGAIN, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is for planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine availability and adequacy of potential Small Business Sources. The Government will not reimburse responders for the cost of the submissions.

mailto:bonnie.echoles@gsa.gov.