O'Brien SSA Barrier Wall Construction Project

SSA BARRIER WALL SITE VISIT LIST ADDED.

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT #1

See SF-30 Amendment of Solicitation - Removal of Abatement Requirement on 6th Floor Swing Space

O'BRIEN SSA BARRIER WALL SITE VISIT RFI'S AND ANSWERS

1) Please confirm that all furniture and computer equipment will be moved by others on the 4th floor.

Answer: Summary Section 011000; para. 1.4.1 - Relocation Moving Services indicates Contractor requirements for moving & installing all existing FF&E.
The Existing FFE Inventory Attachment identifies the SSA-owned FF&E with Action to either Relocate or Dispose.

2) Will the temporary removal of exterior windows be possible for abatement work?

Answer: The windows at O'Brien cannot be removed. They are sealed shut. Glazing at the window can be removed and replaced in kind.

3) What is the height from the floor to the deck in the spaces?

Answer: "Floor to Floor Dimension is: 13'-6" with a 5-1/2" thick floor slab/deck"

4) Is there spray of fireproofing in the spaces? And if so has it been tested?

Answer: Sprayed-on fireproofing in the building has been tested for asbestos and no asbestos has been found.

5) The drawings (ex: AE111) General Floor Plan Notes #1 states that office furniture and equipment to be by contractor. Please confirm there is no furniture needed under our scope of work.

Answer: Contractor is only responsible for moving & installing all existing FF&E as indicated and called out in Section 011000. The Existing FFE Inventory Attachment identifies the SSA-owned FF&E with Action to either Relocate or Dispose."

LEO O'BRIEN SSA BARRIER WALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SOLICITATION




The project consists of office/building renovations at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York, 12207. The base project consists of, but is not limited to, renovate a portion of the fourth floor as well as areas on the sixth and eighth floors. There is an option (Option 1) that includes the installation of ductwork and VAV Boxes in specified locations.

This solicitation will be a total Small Business Set Aside along with being the lowest price, firm fixed price contract.

All eligible, interested parties must be registered in SAM and complete a Document Security Notice in order to receive the plans and specifications.

The only site visit is scheduled at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York 12207 on September 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM EST. All questions regarding the project are due on Wednesday, September 21st. GSA will attempt to answer the questions by Tuesday, September 27th.

All proposals are due October 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM EST. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

    Title: O'Brien Social Security Administration (SSA) Barrier Wall Construction Project at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building in Albany, New York

Location: Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York 12207

Solicitation Number: GS-02-P-16-PW-C-7008

Synopsis: The project consists of office/building renovations at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York, 12207. The base project consists of, but is not limited to, renovate a portion of the fourth floor as well as areas on the sixth and eighth floors. There is an option (Alternate 1) that includes the installation of ductwork and VAV Boxes in specified locations. This project was designed by N.K. Bhandari Architecture & Engineering P.C. of Syracuse, New York.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, tools, management, and supervision. Base work shall include; but is not limited to, renovations to restrooms located on the sixth floor along with preparations of swing space to allow the evacuation of the fourth floor permanent space for renovation. Office renovation work includes but is not limited to providing moving services to and from swing space areas, asbestos abatement, demolition, providing new walls, doors, casework, woodwork, other finish work, technology/data infrastructure & wiring, plumbing work, electrical work, fire protection, and mechanical work. Total project area is approximately 15,000 SF. Systems furniture attached to the barrier wall partition, along with open office areas of the permanent space and swing space will be provided by another contractor. Coordination of work and proper scheduling will be required to ensure timely delivery of the systems furniture. Completion of the project within the time frame stated in the contract is a high priority. The successful offeror must be able to anticipate any construction problems, communicate issues proactively, and actively participate with the government team to mitigate any possible construction delays. There is an option (Alternate 1) that includes the installation of ductwork and VAV Boxes in specified locations. Exact work descriptions are identified and indicated in the Contract Documents. Products to be used are specified within the drawings and individual specification sections. The contractor shall comply with the project's design specifications and drawings. The work will be constructed under a single prime contract.
In accordance with FAR 14.408-1, award will be made as a firm fixed price sealed bid construction contract to a responsible bidder whose bid, conforms to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. The magnitude of this construction project is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The appropriate NAICS Code is 236220, Commercial and Industrial Building Construction, with a size standard of $33.5 million dollars. Performance and payment bonds will be required following award pursuant to the Miller Act. A bid guarantee is also required. The procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Offers from other than small business concerns will not be considered by the agency. The required construction completion date is approximately (216) days commencing one day after Notice to Proceed. The tentative solicitation release date is no earlier than 15 days after posting of this notice in FedBizOpps. The procurement is subject to FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984).

To ensure that you receive all information regarding this solicitation, be sure to register to receive updates at www.fbo.gov. It is anticipated that the solicitation (IFB) will be issued on or about September 8, 2016 with bids due or about October 11, 2016. The solicitation (clauses, provisions, and bid forms) will only be available electronically on the FBO website; www.fbo.gov is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but unclassified (SBU) acquisition data. Potential bidders must register with FedBizOpps in order to have access to the solicitation material. All potential offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All prospective offerors are required to have completed the Representations and Certifications in SAM. To receive specifications and drawings, please fill out the document security form and send via email to peter.smith@gsa.gov and Katherine.wheeler@gsa with a mailing address. Once the filled out document security form is received and the information verified, a CD with the specs and drawings will be sent out.

The points of contact for this synopsis are Peter S. Smith, Contract Specialist, 315-448-0378, peter.smith@gsa.gov and Katherine Wheeler, Contracting Officer, 315-448-0922, katherine.wheeler@gsa.gov.

A site-visit will be conducted on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM / EST at the Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Avenue, Albany New York 12207.

The Point of Contact will be Jerry Boyle (Gerald.boyle@gsa.gov), GSA General Engineer, 315-448-0956.