Fire Alarm Replacement and Exterior Stairwell Enclosure

PROJECT TITLE: "FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT & EXTERIOR STAIRWELL"

CITY & STATE: 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN

BUILDING: Lee Hamilton Federal Building

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR GOVERNMENT PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking qualified small and other than small Prime Contracting sources with proven experience and expertise in Fire Alarm replacement services within occupied spaces. This potential acquisition will be completed at the Lee Hamilton Federal Building, located at 121 W. Spring Street, New Albany, IN. The Lee Hamilton Federal Building is approximately 35,200 gross square feet.

There is no solicitation available at this time. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for Market Research purposes to identify interested contractors. The North American Industry Classification System Code for this potential acquisition is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The Small Business size standard under this NAICS code is $16,500,000.

It is the GSA's goal to provide an efficient and safe work environment for patrons, tenants and employees. Replacement of the fire alarm and installation of an exterior stairwell shall be in accordance with all federal, state, local and industry standards and policies.

The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Installation of a complete replacement of the building fire alarm system to provide new fire alarm control panels, remote fire alarm control panels, and any other control equipment necessary to operate a completely new fire alarm system. This replacement shall provide a complete, supervised, non-coded addressable/multiplex voice-type fire alarm system that is independent and separate from other building management or control systems. Modify the existing wet-pipe automatic sprinkler system to provide complete fire protection throughout the basement. Design a high-security metal enclosure with egress capability, complete with egress hardware and access-control devices at the lower level perimeter of the exterior stairway at the south side of the building adjacent to the parking lot.
The drawings and specifications are schematic in nature and are intended to convey general design intent for the purposes of bidding the work. All major elements are believed to be adequately described as part of the contract documents. The Contractor is expected, as a requirement of their qualifications, to utilize their knowledge and experience to anticipate and include in the cost of the work any incidentals which may be required, but are not specifically expressed in the drawings and specifications in order to provide a complete and fully functional fire alarm system and safe exterior stairwell, compliant with all applicable codes and standards, including International Building Code (2009), NFPA 72 (2010), NFPA 13 (2010), and PBS P-100.

In addition, the Contractor is expected to visit the site prior to bidding to evaluate the bid documents and inspect existing conditions. This includes, but it not limited to, a review of the extent of demolition required for the existing fire alarm system, wall, partition, and ceiling types, spaces available for conduit routing, etc as necessary. The fire alarm and exterior stairwell contract drawings are not intended to be an accurate representation of walls, partitions, and ceiling types. The Contractor must complete a thorough survey of the building prior to bidding to obtain this information. No extra payment will be authorized for failure of the Contractor to survey all construction type of walls, floors, and ceilings for the purposes of fire protection equipment demolition, installation, and repairs required as a result of such demolition and installation prior to bid.

Contractor shall provide design calculations for conduit layout and sizing.

This project will require work hour restrictions. A significant amount of project work, including all testing, will occur after normal business hours.

Mockup testing will be required as part of the Contract. Mockup testing and final acceptance testing must be witnessed by GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

The Davis-Bacon Wage Determination will be applicable. A wage determination from the Department of Labor will specify minimum wages to be paid to employees.

The Government anticipates issuing the solicitation for this acquisition around November 2019. The estimated award date is March 13, 2020 and the construction completion date is expected to be September 30, 2020 based upon the construction duration period of 90 days from receipt of notice to proceed.

The estimated contract price is expected to be between $250,000 and $500,000.

If you are an interested firm, please provide the following information to martin.harris@gsa.gov no later than October 18, 2019 . All information submitted is subject to verification. Additional information may be requested to substantiate responses.

The Statement of Interest should include:
a. Legal Name of Company
b. Point of Contact
c. Address
d. Telephone Number
e. E-mail Address
f. Small Business Status
g. DUNS Number
h. NAICS Code(s)

The Capability Statement should include information that clearly demonstrates the capabilities, expertise and experience to perform the requirements, or to serve as a prime contractor to perform the requirements contained in the draft Scope of Work.
a. Description of company's primary business line
b. Description of similar services previously completed within 3 years.
c. Description of any subcontracting or teaming arrangement that may be pursued for this acquisition.
d. Demonstration of recent, relevant past performance history on similar projects within 3 years.
e. Information that will support financial capability.
f. The Capability Statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length.
Responses to this announcement are not considered quotes or offers, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The Government shall not be held responsible for any cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

Interested vendors are encouraged to identify themselves as such at the FedBizOpps website for purposes of teaming arrangements and subcontracting opportunities.

Telephone responses and inquiries will not be accepted.

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