Grand Rapids Infrasture Improvements

This is a Sources Sought announcement and is for information/market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. The Government reserves the right to cancel this sources sought. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service Northern Research anticipates the solicitation for the following project at the Northern Research Station in Grand Rapids Minnesota. The project will include the removal and disposal of EPDM membrane (and ballast), existing insulation to remain. Add additional insulation to bring minimal thickness to 4" and install new, fully-adhered, EPDM membrane. The project may also include the remove and dispose of EPDM roof membrane (and ballast), and remove existing insulation to roof sheathing. Install new insulation to a minimal thickness of 4" and install new, fully-adhered, EPDM roof membrane.

The project will also include the remodeling and reconstruction in 5 offices. Work of the Project includes but is not limited to:

1) Demolition of identified infrastructure; concrete slab reconstruction, installation of a cooler/freezer; new lighting, door, cabinet unit heater.
2) Demolition of identified infrastructure; replacement of dust collector, installation of a make-up air unit; new benches, lighting, hydronic radiators, and finishes.
3) Dissemble and retain for Owner, existing shelving units; modification of existing door; installation of new mobile storage shelving units.

The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the capabilities of the responses to this sources sought announcement.

The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantage Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUB-Zone, EDWOSB and SDVOSB are highly encouraged to participate.

Firm's response to this Sources Sought shall include announcement number 1 and be limited to two (2) pages including the following information:

1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, and DUNS number.
2. Firm's interest in submitting a proposal when the requirement is synopsized.
3. A brief description of experience providing these types of construction projects including dollar value of previous worked performed within the past three (3) years.
4. Firm's Business Size and classification

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