RECOVERY - Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services for the Fire Alarms and Mechanical Upgrades Project at the John C. Kluczynski (JCK) Federal Building and US Loop Post Office (LPO) Facility

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to create allowances for revised project phasing and unforeseen conditions as the result of construction activities - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $1,665,790.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to award tenant improvements to the 37th floor - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $1,665,790.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to award additional change orders as a result of differing site conditions encountered during construction - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $1,105,578.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to - provide additional fire stopping, fire proofing, and mold remediation for the building- Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $6,30,185.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or via e-mail at david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to - provide furniture moves for the fan coil phase of construction in the low rise of the JCK building - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $1,493,618.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or via e-mail at david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to - provide furniture moves for the fan coil phase of construction in the mid and high rise of the JCK building - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $3,015,234. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or via e-mail at david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to - install temperature control units and kicker plates - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $625,692.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or via e-mail at david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to pay for premium time - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $1,250,974.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to award additional scope of work for replacing the AHU units - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $2,691,739.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to award the scope of work for the JCK AHU Upgrade - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $6,878,375.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5, is issuing a modification under the existing Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) contract number GS-P-05-09-GBC-0031 for Pepper Construction. The purpose of this modification is to exercise Option 1 - Construction Phase Services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Upgrades Project for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, IL in the amount of $68,121,635.00. The Contracting Officer for the modification is Mr. David Mazzolini and he may be reached at 312.353.0617, or e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY: THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA), Region 5 has awarded Contract Number GS05P09GBC0031, Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services for the Fire Alarms and Mechanical Upgrades project at the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, Illinois, to Pepper Construction Group in the amount of $217,000.00 for the base contract covering the Preconstruction Phase Services. The following option was accepted and may be awarded at a later time: Option 1 for Construction Phase Services in the amount of $68,121.625.00.

The Contracting Officer for this task order is Ms. Lisa Gonzalez and she may be reached at 312.886.4106, or e-mail lisa.gonzalez@gsa.gov. Questions may also be directed to Mr. David Mazzolini, Contracting Officer, 312.353.0617,  e-mail david.mazzolini@gsa.gov; or Patrick McCarthy, Contract Specialist, 312.385.3017, email Patrick.mccarthy@gsa.gov

The solicitation release has been delayed until further notice. Interested parties should continue to monitor Fedbizopps for updates. The date and time for the preproposal conference has also been delayed and will be rescheduled at the time of the release of the solicitation.

RECOVERY - The General Services Administration (GSA) Great Lakes Region announces an opportunity to provide Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services for the Fire Alarms and Mechanical Upgrades project at the John C. Kluczynski (JCK) Federal Building and the US Loop Post Office Facility in Chicago, Illinois. This is an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Project. The scope of CMc services under this proposed contract includes Pre-construction Phase Services and an option for Construction Phase Services. For this contract, technical factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price (see FAR 15.101-1 Trade Offs). The CMc will be competitively chosen using Source Selection (FAR 15.3) procedures. The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offers, but discussions may be held if appropriate. The estimated total construction cost for the project falls within the range of $70,000,000 to $80,000,000.

Project Summary: This project consists of the following to be completed at the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building.  A new fire alarm system, fire stopping in the building support closets, replacement of the perimeter fan coil system, upgrades to the restrooms, upgrades to the building core finishes and signage, and miscellaneous HVAC system upgrades.   Work to be completed at the US Loop Post Office includes a new fire alarm system and miscellaneous HVAC system upgrades.  Additional scope items may be added to the project during the program validation stage which may include relocation and reconfiguration of the basement level space, lighting upgrades, and reconfiguration of existing tenant space. 

Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor: A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the GSA) to provide services such as design review, cost estimating, sustainability review, scheduling and general construction services. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor; the CMc is at risk and is involved with project development and administration of the construction. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases, working with the A/E and the Government to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. The CMc contractor will perform services including, but not limited to: evaluating design concepts, monitoring A-E progress, coordinating design reviews, reviewing designs, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, controlling schedules, keeping records, reporting on design and construction progress, conducting Value Engineering (VE) exercises, conducting constructability reviews, constructing the facility at or below the defined budget or Estimated Construction Cost at Award (ECCA), administering the construction contract and all subcontracts, coordinating construction meetings, CPM scheduling, monitoring construction costs and performing administrative and other services as defined in the scope of work to provide for a completely functional facility.

 There are two components of work to be performed under this Contract: Design Stage Services and Construction Stage Work.  The Construction Stage Work is an option.  The Contractor is required to complete the Pre-design and Design Stage Services for the firm-fixed-price set forth in the Contract Price Schedule. If the Government exercises the option for the Construction Phase Work, the contractor shall complete the Construction Phase Work at or below the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Small Business Participation: In accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this procurement is unrestricted and is therefore open to both large and small business concerns. Although this procurement is open to large business, small businesses are encouraged to participate. In accordance with Public Law 95-507, the offeror will be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small, small veteran owned, small service disabled veteran owned, small HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and small women owned businesses through subcontracting opportunities. In the event a large business (small businesses are not subject to this requirement) is the awardee, an acceptable subcontracting plan must be reviewed and approved by SBA prior to award of this contract. Large businesses shall be required to demonstrate a proactive effort to have participation from small, small veteran owned, small service disabled veteran owned, small HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and small women business concerns.  The small business size standard under NAICS code 236220 is $33,500,000 or less.

Joint Ventures: Joint venture or firm/ consultant arrangements will be considered and must submit an acceptable joint venture agreement.

The solicitation package will only be available electronically. It will be available on or about August 20, 2009. The solicitation will be available on the FedBizOpps website. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring the website for possible amendments and/or additional information. A pre-proposal conference will be held on or about September 02, 2009, and notification to the Contract Specialist of proposed attendance will be required. We consider 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. Additional details regarding the pre-proposal conference will be included in the RFP. The offer due date and time for receipt of proposals will also be included in the RFP. In order to be eligible for award offerors are required to provide electronic representations and certifications at www.bpn.gov/orca and be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov/. Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Patrick McCarthy at patrick.mccarthy@gsa.gov.