COA OCE Consolidation Potter Stewart

The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 5 is seeking a small business contractor to complete an interior renovation project at the Potter Stewart U.S. Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio. The project involves transforming approximately 19,690 square feet of vacant space on the third floor into a consolidated Court of Appeals Executive Office. The scope of work includes comprehensive renovation activities such as demolition, architectural construction, systems upgrades, data cabling installation, security infrastructure improvements, and hazardous material abatement. The procurement will be conducted as a negotiated best value solicitation under NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued on or around March 31, 2025, with proposals due by April 7, 2025, and interested contractors must be registered in the SAM.gov system to download solicitation documents and be eligible for award.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with an estimated construction cost ranging between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The project timeline requires completion within 210 calendar days from the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary management, supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies to execute the renovation. The project location is 100 East Fifth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will involve comprehensive upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as fire alarm and suppression system modifications. The renovation will create new administrative spaces including executive offices, conference rooms, a judicial conference room, and support areas for functions such as Space & Facilities, Human Resources/Education, and Information Technology. Successful contractors must demonstrate capability to handle complex institutional building construction and renovation projects within a strict governmental framework.