Request For Information (RFI)- USDA Jamie L. Whitten Building Masonry Cleaning Restoration-Final.docx

Request for Information (RFI) USDA Jamie L. Whitten Building Masonry Cleaning Restoration

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)- Procurement Operations Division (POD) Acquisition Management Branch (AMB)-DC

Microsoft Office RFI Link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1Gl2Xpl610lehFg7X3tqFIjhZUM05XRlA5WU9BRTUzWVBUUzZTOTlUWTVJTC4u&Token=8b96de2bf07c47a3b9acb050700fba32

1. Background The Jamie L. Whitten Building, a historically significant federal building, requires professional exterior cleaning services to maintain its appearance, preserve the integrity of its façade, and comply with historical preservation standards.

Jamie L. Whitten Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250

2. Scope of Work The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and disposal services necessary to clean, repair and restore the exterior surfaces of the Jamie L. Whitten Building. All repairs, restoration and cleaning must be performed in accordance with historic preservation guidelines and industry best practices.

3. Objectives

· Remove dirt, biological growth (e.g., algae, moss, mildew), and environmental stains.

· Clean all exterior masonry, stone, architectural details, windows, doors, and trim.

· Prevent damage to the building’s materials and structure during cleaning.

· Ensure safety of personnel and the public during all operations.

4. Description of Services The Contractor shall perform the following:

· Conduct a pre-cleaning assessment of all exterior surfaces.

· Protect adjacent landscaping, monuments, and walkways.

· Use low-pressure, non-abrasive, and non-acidic cleaning methods suitable for historic masonry.

· Clean the following surfaces:

· Stone façade and cornices

· Exterior window frames and sills

· Doors and surrounding trim

· Any decorative architectural features

· Rinse and remove all residues.

· Collect and properly dispose of wastewater and debris in compliance with EPA and local regulations.

5. Schedule

· Start Date: TBD

· Completion Date: TBD

· Work can be conducted weekdays and weekends, excluding federal holidays.

6. Deliverables

· Cleaning Plan including safety, staging, and environmental protection measures.

· Estimated timeframe to complete this project

· Front of Whitten building only – Jefferson Drive / Mall

· Entire Whitten building

· Estimated price to complete this project

· Front of Whitten building only – Jefferson Drive / Mall

· Entire Whitten building

7. Standards and Regulations All work shall comply with:

· Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

· OSHA safety standards

· GSA Historic Preservation

· National Capital Parks

· EPA stormwater and waste disposal regulations

· Any applicable local historic preservation requirements

8. Quality Assurance The COR will inspect work throughout the project and at completion. Any deficiencies shall be corrected at the Contractor’s expense.

9. Point(s) of Contact / Contract Administration The following points of contact are to be used to communicate with the Government during the Request for Information:

Carlton L. Bradshaw, III (Carlton.Bradshaw@usda.gov) Contracting Officer

10. Due Date and Delivery Responses to RFI must be submitted on or prior to May 5, 2025, 2:00pm Est. USDA will not accept responses received by fax or mail. Interested parties are to submit response electronically via Microsoft forms link provided above. Email copies of responses may be submitted in conjunction with completion of the Microsoft forms link.

Attachments:

1. Whitten Building National Register Files

2. Restoration Competency Administrative Guide

3. P100 Preservation Performance Standards image1.png