Passenger Elevator Modernization, Federal Garage, 985 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Great Lakes Region 5 is announcing an opportunity for the "Passenger Elevator Modernization" project at the Federal Garage, 985 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI  48226.

The purpose of this project is to renovate the three existing passenger elevators for the building’s parking garage. This modernization is intended to bring the elevators into full compliance with the ASME A17.1 national standards, as well as new International Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, and National Electrical Code requirements for elevators.

The performance period for on-site work is 300 calendar days from the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The estimated range for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This procurement is set aside for small business concerns. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a size standard of $16.5 million. This is a negotiated procurement; there will NOT be a public bid opening.

The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, considering the technical factors and total evaluated price. For this procurement, the technical factors will be significantly more important than price (FAR 15.101-1, Trade Offs). The technical factors will include: Past Experience providing comparable construction services, Project Management Plan, and Past Performance on comparable projects. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offers, but discussions maybe held if appropriate.

The solicitation will be available on or about May 18, 2022, with a closing date on or about June 17, 2022. A preproposal conference will be conducted before the proposal due date (actual information will be contained in the solicitation).  GSA considers attendance at this conference vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost-effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions and miscalculations in offers.

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Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to Daniel Nitu, Contracting Officer at daniel.nitu@gsa.gov.