RFI - Parking Lot and Potholes.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

*PROGRAM DIRECTORATE/DIVISION*

This notice constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.201 for the purpose of determining the capability of sources in the marketplace for a contemplated effort for the construction of a new parking lot, and carry out roadway repairs at the JJRTC campus, Laurel, Maryland. This RFI is for procurement planning purposes Only for eventual award and shall not be construed as a request for proposals/quotes, solicitation, or commitment on the part of the Government to issue any future solicitation or award. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request.

The contemplated effort would be a firm fixed price. The work involves the design and construction a 100-vehicle parking lot. The work also encompasses, and is not limited to, general repairs, pothole repairs and roadway upgrades, including rehabilitation to the Protective Operations Driving Course (PODC) Pad feeder roads, and optional additional parking spaces at the Rowley Training Center. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 237310.

Responses must show demonstrated, recent, relevant experience in the areas of:

• Parking lot / paved surface construction or rehabilitation Prior projects involving new parking lot construction (preferably comparable size) OR major rehabilitation (repaving, overlays, full removal and replacement) of parking lots.

Experience specifically in vehicular-use paved surfaces (not just pedestrian or landscaping).

Demonstrated ability to handle associated site work: grading, drainage, curb & gutter, pavement marking, wheel stops.

• Asphalt and/or concrete roadway repair and upgrades Proven track record of repairing potholes, cracks, failed pavement sections, performing overlays or resurfacing on roadways or large parking surfaces.

Experience with both maintenance (patching, crack-seal, repair) and upgrade (reconstruction, significant improvements) work.

Knowledge of relevant pavement materials, mixing, compaction, proper base preparation, etc.

• Roadway and traffic circulation improvements Experience upgrading or constructing roadway elements: signage, striping, ADA compliance, curbs/gutters, transitions from parking lot to roadway, possible utilities.

Managing traffic control (phased work, maintaining use of lot or road while work is ongoing) is often important for parking lot jobs

• Quality, schedule and safety performance

Not just that they’ve done the work, but that they've done it well: on schedule, within budget, with appropriate safety/quality controls.

May include references/photographs, documentation of past projects, client testimonials, performance ratings.

• Licensing, bonding, insurance and regulatory compliance The contractor must be properly licensed to perform heavy construction / asphalt/road work in Maryland.

They should have appropriate bonding and insurance.

They should be familiar with local codes, permit processes, MDOT standards if applicable (especially if the lot interfaces with public roads).

For example, one RFQ required “demonstrated familiarity with applicable codes and local conditions.”

The Contractor must also demonstrate/describe recent (within the last 3-5 years) and relevant experience in the following areas:

• A list of at least three (3) projects completed that are relevant (parking lot construction or major rehabilitation, roadway repair/upgrade).

• Phased work / maintaining operations: parking lot to stay partially operational during construction (e.g., shift parking to one side while you rebuild the other), provide evidence of that type of phased work

For the contemplated effort, the Contractor will be required to provide:

a) Evidence of recent and relevant experience.

b) Key personnel qualifications.

c) Technical capability.

d) Licensing, Insurance, and Bonding.

e) Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance.

f) Project Understanding and Approach.

For responses to this notice, submissions will be required to demonstrate/describe recent and relevant experience, as well as the ability to provide qualified technical expertise, etc….

If demonstrating any of the aforementioned requires reference to specific contracts, indicate those contract numbers respective to each capability example described, to include a point of contact for each referenced contract. Should there be teaming or subcontracting arrangements referenced, identification of specific contract numbers will be required for those arrangements as well. If the demonstrated services were performed for a private vendor, please also provide for such requirements a verifying reference.

All interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement, which shall not exceed three

(3) total pages and no smaller than 12-point Times New Roman font. It provides information relevant to the ability of your firm to successfully execute the work described in this notice.

The capability statement should demonstrate understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in meeting the work requirements identified in Attachment # 1, Draft Performance Work Statement. Finally, interested firms should identify challenges and risks associated with meeting the requirements of the Summary Scope of Work and how the organization would minimize those risks. The Government will review the capability statement to determine if the interested firm can satisfy the requirements based on its demonstrated understanding, capability, approach, qualification, and past experience in each of the areas included in the Draft Performance Work Statement (Attachment #1). Please note that a small business concern may submit a capability statement that includes the expertise of large business partner companies under a teaming arrangement. If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, then the response to this source sought must clearly discuss the areas of the Draft Performance Work Statement that the small business firm intends to perform and the specific areas that the large business teaming partner intends to perform. Please note that at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern, and/or shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials. pursuant to the FAR clause at 52.219-14 entitled “Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020)”.

In furnishing the requested information, please include the following as part of the submission:

1. Name of the Organization

2. Address of the Organization

3. CAGE Code and DUNS Number for the Organization

4. Small business standing (i.e. large or small business) under NAICS Code 541330 – Engineering Services ($5.5 million)

5. If a Small Business, indicate Small Business Type(s) (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Veteran Owned Small Business, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) - N/A

6. Telephone/Fax Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact for Capabilities Statement

7. A description of your organization’s capability to meet the requirements stated above

8. A summary of your organization’s history relative to similar requirements

As much as possible, it is preferred that capability statements be nonproprietary. However, capability statements with company-sensitive data and concepts will be accepted, and the Government will respect restricted data markings. Responders are expected to appropriately mark their submissions that contain proprietary information; receipt of classified materials is not anticipated.

All responses shall be submitted electronically, via email, no later than 4:30 pm Eastern Time (ET) on November 13, 2025, to the points of contacts listed below. Only attach MS Word/Excel compatible files or Adobe Acrobat PDF files in electronic correspondence.

Points of Contact

Contract Specialist: Theresa Williams at Theresa.Williams@usss.dhs.gov

Contracting Officer: Erik Syfert at Erik.Syfert@usss,dhs.gov