J.14_-_Award_Signature_Page.pdf

This is an Award/Contract Signature Page issued by the District of Columbia Department of General Services for construction services to build a new Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) Ward 8 Senior Wellness Center located at 1700 Q Street, SE, Washington, DC. The project involves construction of a 3,000-square-foot ground-up facility within the existing Kramer Middle School parking lot to serve as a congregate space for seniors, featuring a gym, meeting rooms, and educational space for wellness activities. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary services, supervision, permits, labor, supplies, equipment, and materials to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and drawings provided. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit occurred on January 29, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. at the project location, with written questions due by February 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Bids were due electronically by February 25, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with bid opening at 3:00 P.M. the same day. Substantial completion is required by May 3, 2027, with final completion by July 2, 2027, and an administrative term extending to September 1, 2027. A disincentive fee of $2,250 per day applies for failure to achieve substantial completion by the scheduled date.

The procurement includes a mandatory 35 percent Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) subcontracting requirement, with a minimum 35 percent of the dollar volume subcontracted to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) or qualified CBEs. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations, the Living Wage Act of 2006 (minimum $17.95 per hour through June 30, 2026, then $18.40 per hour), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Contractors must comply with a First Source Employment Agreement requiring a 51 percent District resident hiring threshold for new positions on projects valued between $300,000 and $5 million. Additional requirements include a 5 percent bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, compliance with Buy American Act provisions, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. The solicitation number is DCAM-2-CS-IFB-000, with Kianna Shepherd serving as the Contracting Officer. The final contract value is determined through the competitive bidding process based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted.