RFP 47PD5326R0046 EQPXAGC-26-0014 Grand Forks Office Buildout

The General Services Administration seeks a firm-fixed-price contractor for a full office buildout of approximately 2,800 square feet on the third floor of the Ronald Davies Federal Building in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with proposals due August 13, 2026. The procurement is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Grand Forks, ND 58203. Scope includes asbestos and lead paint abatement, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, security, communications, furniture, and interior finish work. The contract incorporates a Design-Bid-Build delivery method with construction-only scope; GSA provides fire protection engineering oversight and replaces the fire alarm panel (Edwards Intelligent Fire Alarm Systems EDGE-ML Series) prior to project start.

Period of performance is 240 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, comprising a 30-day security clearance application period, 180 calendar days of construction following security approval, and 60 calendar days for project closeout. All contractor personnel require background investigations under HSPD-12 with fitness determinations through e-QIP and fingerprinting; investigations are processed by regional work zones with Tier 1 classification for contractors working beyond 180 days. Liquidated damages of $644 per calendar day apply for failure to achieve timely Substantial Completion.

Award value is estimated between $1 million and $5 million, with a firm fixed-price structure. Bid guarantee is 20 percent of bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable source selection, weighing past experience (two similar Design Build projects completed within eight years) and a work plan and schedule not exceeding three pages. The building remains operational throughout construction; noisy or odor-producing activities, fire watch work, and U.S. Courts sessions must occur outside 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. weekdays. Davis Bacon prevailing wage determination ND20260014 applies. Buy American requirements mandate domestic construction materials. NAICS 236220, PSC Y1AA. Contract was awarded to Fed Serve, LLC on August 31, 2026, for $1,095,989.