J A Water Leak Study Hebert Federal Building NOLA_Redacted.pdf

Justification For Other than Full and Open Competition A-E Stand Alone Contract

1) Identification of the agency, contracting activity, and document being approved:

Procurement Office: Acquisition Management – 7PQC Division Agency: General Services Administration – PBS Solicitation Number: TBD Description of Requirement/Specified Brand Name(s): Architect-Engineer (A-E) Construction Phase Services (CPS), Water Leak Study, Hebert Building, New Orleans, LA

2) Description of services required:

Project Intent: Identify and verify various leaks around the building. Namely:

● IRS Investigative Unit on the 10th Floor

● 3rd Floor roofs at Camp and St. Charles

● Exterior walls at Camp St., St. Charles St., and S. Maestri

A new Scope of Work and estimate have been developed which include the desired areas to be examined for water intrusion.

The government estimate for the work is as follows.

Investigation Phase Services $33,253.16

The following firm is being sought for this procurement:

Pelican & Co. Construction, LLC

7195 Scobell Dr.

Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1502

3) Authority and supporting rational:

FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1).

Background

The Hebert Federal Building currently has numerous water leaks since the prospectus project when they replaced the roof. There have been numerous attempts to patch and seal the membrane with varying degrees of success. We will be performing a detailed analysis of the exterior as well as thermal imaging of the interior to determine where the water is entering the facility.

The contractor we propose to source this work through has been involved with the installation/repairs over the years and is intimately familiar with the roofing system on this building. They have comprehensive knowledge of the roofing system and design, and were part of the team for the original design and installation.

4) Efforts to solicit to as many sources as practical:

Since this is a justification for a sole source procurement and the intent is to procure the services from the https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3204 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 original designer of record, other sources will not be solicited.

5) Determination the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable:

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and other methods will be used to compare the proposal submitted for fair and reasonable determination. If necessary, negotiations will be conducted to arrive at a determination as well.

6) Description of the market research conducted:

Due to original design and various studies by existing AE, no one will take existing documentation that GSA has developed with the original designer, and will require their own documentation, studies, adding an extensive cost to the project if solicited to other firms.

7) Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

As the original AE, we would need to start over, with extensive cost, analysis and assessments that GSA has been working for years gathering during the renovation of the building.

8) List of sources that expressed an interest in the acquisition:

None

9) Statements of action to overcome barriers to competition:

N/A

10) Certifications

This justification is limited to the scope, quantity, and duration essential to procure the requested services.

The contracting officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 6.302-1 and the source specified precludes full and open competition. It is in the best interest of the Government to purchase the services described above from Pelican & Co. Construction LLC

Technical Advisor:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

Technical/Requirements Representative Date

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this effort does not exceed $750K, this certification serves as APPROVAL.

Date

08/06/2025

08/06/2025

Frederick Bugbee

Stephan J. Harris

2)Description of services required:

5)Determination the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable:

Due to original design and various studies by existing AE, no one will take existing documentation that GSA has developed with the original designer, and will require their own documentation, studies, adding an extensive cost to the project if solicited to other firms.

7) Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

As the original AE, we would need to start over, with extensive cost, analysis and assessments that GSA has been working for years gathering during the renovation of the building.

8) List of sources that expressed an interest in the acquisition:

None

9) Statements of action to overcome barriers to competition:

N/A

10) Certifications