GPO 5th Floor SID Smartcard Room Design/Build Construction

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) is seeking a Design-Build (DB) contractor to repair and renovate Room A-501 on the 5th floor of Building A, transforming the space into a new Smart Card Reader manufacturing hub located at 732 N. Capitol Street in Washington, DC. The project requires the selected contractor to develop a full design based on provided conceptual drawings and perform comprehensive renovations including HVAC, electrical, architectural, fire protection, and security system modifications. Technical evaluation will prioritize factors in the following order: Technical Capability and Management Plan, Past Performance, and Key Personnel, with contractors required to provide critical staff including a Project Manager, Quality Control Lead, and Safety Lead. The solicitation (040ADV-25-R-0001) has a proposal due date of February 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for January 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST at GPO headquarters. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to create a specialized manufacturing space with specific environmental requirements, including maintaining a temperature of 70°F ±5°F and relative humidity of 40% ±5%.

The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with a 434-day performance period beginning 7 days after notice to proceed. The project's estimated magnitude ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with no specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disadvantaged vendors. The renovation scope includes creating a cloud ceiling, three new offices, an IT room, secured storage areas, and mantraps for controlled access. Contractors will be evaluated using a comprehensive past performance questionnaire that rates performance across nine categories, from quality of products/services to customer satisfaction. The place of performance is Washington, DC 20401, and the project falls under the NAICS category 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a PSC category of C1AA for Architect and Engineering Construction of Office Buildings. The solicitation includes multiple attachment files providing detailed site information, including conceptual drawings, HVAC service area plans, sprinkler system layouts, and architectural floor plans to guide potential bidders.