47PB0021R0004 - Snow Removal Services, Philbin Federal Building, Fitchburg, MA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Public Buildings Service (PBS) of the General Services Administration (GSA), New England Region, Contract Operations Branch, 1PQB intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Snow Removal and Related Services at the P.J. Philbin Federal Building, 881 Main Street Fitchburg, MA 01420 (MA0129ZZ). This acquisition is for a performance-based contract, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the Commercial Item procedures of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, for management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the efficient, effective, economical, and satisfactory operation, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and minor repairs of equipment and systems located within the property line of the aforementioned federal building.

The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for recurring services and with Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract line items for additional and above standard services. Additional services may be ordered at the discretion of the Government for work relating to the operations, maintenance and repair or upgrade of the covered facilities, but not covered in the basic services of the contract (i.e. under the firm-fixed price contract line items). This will be a Performance-Based Service Contract, which means that the GSA will provide a Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will state the GSA's requirements in terms of performance standards and the Contractor will provide a proposal that will demonstrate how they will meet those standards.

This procurement will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside, and will be open to all Small Business concerns with a NAICS code of 561790. The NAICS code for this project is 561790, “Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings,” and the size standard is $8 Million.

This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial services pursuant to Part 12 and FAR Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Best Value to the Government and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in FAR Clause 52.212-2 of the Request for Proposals. Past Performance will be among the evaluation factors for award and the methodology of evaluating the Past Performance of offerors shall be included in FAR Clause 52.212-2 of the solicitation/Request for Proposals.

The anticipated period of performance is a 1-year base period from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 with four (4) 1-year option periods.

• The solicitation (in the form of a Request for Proposals or “RFP”) is anticipated to be posted Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
• A Site Visit at the property is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 9:00 am.
• Submission of questions are due Monday, July 26, 2021 No Later Than 12:00 pm.
• The Proposal Due Date is Tuesday, August 3, 2021.
• Award is anticipated to be on or about August 15, 2021, with services starting on September 1, 2021.

Registration is required for anyone intending to attend the Site Visit. Offerors are requested to limit attendance at the Site Visit to not more than three (3) people. Offerors who wish to attend the Site Visit shall email the Contract Specialist (brooke.harris@gsa.gov) with the names, titles, and company affiliations of the individuals attending. The Contract Specialist will confirm receipt. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact the Contract Specialist.

The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://beta.sam.gov/). The offeror is responsible for downloading its own copy of the RFP and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each offeror to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.

Philip J. Philbin Federal Building

881 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Building Number: MA0129ZZ

Exterior
Public Parking areas SF 12,320
Employee Parking Lot Area SF19,250
Access Roadway & Parking Area SF 12,145
Sidewalks (including entrances) SF 0
Entrance Steps SF 0
10 Year Average of Snow - 61.96 Inches

The incumbent contractor is:

Capital Facility Services Corp

11 Chocksett Rd

Sterling, MA 01564

DUNS: 961822926