Cold Rolled Platform Installation (Mezzanine)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency National Community Section (FEMA MERS) is soliciting proposals for the procurement, production, and installation of a custom-built 26' x 10' cantilevered mezzanine safety work platform to be installed inside a vehicle bay at their Frederick, Maryland facility. The mezzanine system must meet stringent technical specifications including a 100 PSF load rating, 138" deck height, 121 7/8" clear height, and 7,475-pound column loading capacity, along with OSHA-compliant safety features such as stair systems, 63 linear feet of 42" high handrails in safety yellow, and multiple gate configurations. Contractors must provide all necessary fasteners, installation services, approval drawings, fully insured installation crews, and submit personnel names for security vetting. Proposals will be evaluated using the lowest-priced technically acceptable criteria, with interested vendors able to submit questions to christopher.barrow@fema.dhs.gov. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2025, with proposals due by June 20, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and PSC code 5450 (Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures). No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed. The mezzanine platform will encompass 276 square feet of steel decking with specialized materials including 22-gauge galvanized metal sub-flooring and 1/8" powder-coated steel diamond plate overlay. The contractor will have a 75-day performance period following contract award to complete the installation, and must provide a one-year warranty covering both product and workmanship. All work will be performed at the FEMA MERS facility located in Frederick, Maryland 21704.