Security Fencing Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document submitted by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS), Acquisition Project Delivery Contracting Division - West.

The procurement seeks furnish and installation of protest security barriers to provide forced entry protection of the Eugene Federal Building in Eugene, Oregon. The contractor must complete comprehensive site preparation at 211 E 7th Ave, including removal of one designated tree (approximately 25 feet tall with 30-inch diameter trunk), stump grinding, grading and leveling of a 5-foot by 60-foot sloped turf area, and application of 2-3 inches of medium fir bark. Following site preparation, the contractor must supply and install an integrated barrier system that is gravity-based, not permanently affixed to the sidewalk, and relocate approximately [redacted] feet of fencing, including concrete block style barriers and Jersey style barriers from a warehouse location. All work must comply with OSHA, National Electrical Code, and applicable safety standards, with proper handling of hazardous materials per AHEPA/OSHA/EPA requirements. The contractor must coordinate with the city regarding right-of-way permits for sidewalk closures, maintain unobstructed emergency access, and ensure proper personnel escorting. Deliverables include detailed cost breakdowns by discrete work features, weekly progress updates, and a complete closeout package. The government estimated cost for this procurement is [redacted].

The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) for unusual and compelling urgency, documenting that ongoing protests create an immediate emergency requiring urgent execution of services to prevent destruction of critical government property and operational disruption. The selected contractor possesses unique qualifications from direct experience installing this specific anti-scaling protest barrier type on federal courthouses nationwide and recent installation on the Eugene Federal Building during major protest events. The contractor demonstrates specialized expertise in performing all necessary construction activities within limited windows of opportunity between protest events. GSA will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through comparison to historical prices and independent government cost estimates. The contracting officer, Justin Schoenberg, certifies the justification's accuracy.