RECOVERY-Building 306 Renovation at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland

Please be advised that a SECOND SITE VISIT will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. for the Building 306 Renovation project.  This is a Site Visit only, no other information will be provided at the visit.  All questions must be in writing and e-mailed to Jennifer.friel@ars.usda.gov AND sandra.sadler@ars.usda.gov.  There is no sign-up requirement for this site visit.  Attendees should meet in front of Building 306 at the Beltsville Agricultural Reseach Center, Beltsville, MD. 

Solicitation package with attachments is hereby posted.

RECOVERY - Building 306 Renovation at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, Maryland

This post hereby incorporates the following changes to the initially posted pre-solicitation announcement published on April 23, 2010:

•1.       The solicitation documents will be available for viewing and downloading on FedBizOpps (www.fedbizopps) on or about May 13, 2010.

•2.      The contract performance time is changed from "approximately 730 calendar days" to 670 calendar days (base and all optional items) after the issuance of the notice to proceed.

•3.      The proposal due date is changed from June 21, 2010 to June 23, 2010.

•4.      A single pre-proposal conference and site visit has been scheduled for May 20, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Service (Building 426) Beltsville, Maryland, followed immediately with a Site Visit of Building 306.

•5.      The requirement for handicapped accessible parking spaces is deleted.

•6.      Option 1 is hereby revised to read, "Provide and install one walk-in growth chamber, one walk-in freezer, two walk-in contrast temperature boxes, and one walk-in cold room in the basement."

•7.      Option 3 is hereby revised to read, "Replace the existing slate roof with a new slate roof and replace the flat roof with a new EPDM roof in the center of the building where the exhaust stacks are located."

•8.      Option 5 is hereby revised to read, "Provide a new autoclave in the basement."

RECOVERY - The USDA, Agricultural Research Service intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Design-Build - Building 306 Renovation at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, MD.  This Design-Build project includes the design and renovation of the entire building.

Building 306, constructed in 1939, is a nominal 60,000 sf building with 46,500 rentable SF on three floors, plus an attic and partial basement housing mechanical equipment.  The building is approximately 1/3 office and 2/3 lab space.  The renovation is primarily the interior of the existing building, including major code updates. 

Design-Build Services are required for Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Protection, and Electrical Systems. 

Structural:  Make structural modifications and add two new interior stairwells.  Modify floor opening for utility distribution.  Reconfigure the loading dock.  Remove exterior emergency exit stairs.

Mechanical:  Replace all mechanical systems and distribution including: air handling, chilled water, heating water and laboratory ventilation/exhaust.    

Plumbing and Fire Protection:  Replace all water piping and install fire protection sprinklers (dry pipe in attic).  Replace the pure water system. 

Electrical:  Provide a new 480/277 volt electric service and replace all lighting.  Relocate and install a government-furnished 800 KW emergency generator.

Provide new water service, sanitary sewer service, and electrical service to the building.

Modify/insulate existing steam service in steam tunnel.

Replace fire alarm, telecommunication and security systems. 

Replace all ceilings, interior doors and frames.  Provide new finishes throughout.

Finish trim new windows and provide new window coverings.

Reconfigure and renovate restrooms on three floors.

Abate asbestos, lead-paint affected surfaces, and mold areas.

Site work will include utility work and adding handicapped accessible parking spaces.

Replace casework, fume hoods, eye wash stations and other lab equipment.

Base Item - All work is contained in the Base Item, except for the optional items described below.

Optional Items:

Option 1 - Provide and install a new walk-in freezer in the basement.

Option 2 - Modernize the existing combination passenger/freight elevator which serves the basement and floors 1-3.

Option 3 - Replace the existing slate roof with a new synthetic slate roof and replace the flat roof with a new membrane roof in the center of the building, where the exhaust stacks are located.

Option 4 - Provide additional mobile laboratory casework.

Option 5 - Provide a new autoclave and autoclave exhaust hood in the basement.

The contract performance time is approximately 730 calendar days (base and all optional items) after the issuance of the notice to proceed. Total Design-Build cost is estimated to be more than $10 million.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are 236220 (Construction), 541310 (Architect) and 541330 (Engineering) with a size standard of $33.5 million for construction and $4.5 million for architectural and engineering services.  This procurement is being issued on an unrestricted basis using full and open competition utilizing the negotiated method by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP). Bid Bonds are required. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required by the successful offeror. The solicitation documents will be available for viewing and downloading on FedBizOpps (www.fedbizopps.gov) on or about May 6, 2010.

A single pre-proposal conference and site visit has been tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (Building 306) in Beltsville, Maryland. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal conference and provide copies of their business resumes to potential prime contractors for possible subcontracting opportunities. Proposals are due on June 21, 2010, at the George Washington Carver Center, ATTN; Jennifer Friel, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-5124. Due to the heightened security at Government buildings, offerors are encouraged to send their proposals via overnight mail. If proposals are sent via regular mail, please allow an additional five (5) days for mail scanning. Couriers will not be allowed to drop proposals off at the security desk; they must take them to the mail room located at the back of the building and therefore must do so in enough time to meet the date and time for receipt of proposals. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered.