Electrical Panels Upgrade -- Government Publishing Office (GPO)

The Government Publishing Office is seeking a design-build contractor to repair and replace existing electrical panels throughout the basement, first, and second floors of Building C at their headquarters located at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington DC. This comprehensive electrical upgrade project requires the successful contractor to develop detailed plans for panel removal and replacement in accordance with National Design and Construction standards, with the work structured in three distinct phases: Design, Demolition, and Construction. The contractor must demonstrate technical capability and provide a comprehensive management plan, which will be the most important evaluation factor, followed by key personnel qualifications and past performance history. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted electronically as PDF portfolios containing five volumes covering signed forms, technical proposals, past performance documentation, key personnel information, and detailed cost and pricing. The proposal submission deadline is August 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the contract opportunity posted on June 30, 2025.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract with a performance period of 182 days from the Notice to Proceed. The work will be performed exclusively at the GPO headquarters facility in Washington, DC 20401, with contractors required to upgrade electrical infrastructure across multiple floors and shaft locations throughout Building C. The attached documentation includes extensive photographic evidence of existing electrical panels and shaft conditions across all three floors, showing panels with various identifications including PBC171, PBC172, MB-1, and numerous other panel designations located in shaft areas 31, 33, 34, 36, 37, and 39. The project falls under NAICS code 23821 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, indicating the specialized nature of the electrical work required. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the solicitation materials, though the comprehensive scope suggests a substantial electrical infrastructure modernization effort.