RECOVERY* General Independent Inspection Services for the Comprehensive Seismic and Life-Safety Renovations Project for the Federal Building, 300 North Los Angeles St. Los Angeles, CA

UPDATE:  The Release of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be on or about May 28, 2009.  RFP packages will be sent to all interested vendors who have returned the Document Security Notice.  This means that the Pre-Proposal Conference is rescheduled to on or about June 2, 2009.

Should you have any questions, please contact Colleen Butler at (415) 522-3170.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for an independent testing and inspection service company for the southern half of the 1st Floor and for the 5th, 6th, and 8th Floors in support of the Comprehensive Seismic and Life-Safety Renovation Project at the Federal Building, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California. The Scope of Work includes the *Recovery* upgrade of the HVAC system on the same floors. Partial funding for this scope will be paid using *Recovery* funds.

The purpose of this requirement is for General Inspection Services provide quality assurance services which include daily inspections and reports, as well as coordinating specialty testing and inspections performed by the Specialized Independent Testing and Inspection Agency (ITIA) and governing authorities on a continuous basis and at specific stages of the project construction. The GBI shall be certified as a General Building Inspector or have the ability to register before the start of contract performance.

The estimated cost is from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00. Estimated completion time is 18 months. The floor areas in question for construction will be vacated during each phase (1 - 4) of work. Each person from the testing company who will be on-site will be required to obtain Government Security Clearance and identification badge. This action is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15.3. Offerors will be required to submit a fully developed Technical and Price Proposal.

Firms interested in receiving the RFP should submit a letter of interest by fax to (415) 522-3316, Attention: Colleen Butler, Contract Specialist Intern or mail to: General Services Administration, PBS, Property Development Division (9PCS),
450 Golden Gate Avenue, 3rd floor West, San Francisco, CA 94102. The Request for Proposal (RFP) Package will be issued on or about May 26, 2009. Closing date and time for submission of Technical and Price Proposals is on or about June 12, 2009. A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk are scheduled on or about May 28, 2009 at the project site.  NOTE: The release of the RFP Package on May 26, 2009 is contingent upon approval of the Acquisition Plan for this proposed contract action.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for an independent testing and inspection service company for the southern half of the 1st Floor and for the 5th, 6th, and 8th Floors in support of the Comprehensive Seismic and Life-Safety Renovation Project at the Federal Building, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California. The Scope of Work includes the *Recovery* upgrade of the HVAC system on the same floors. Partial funding for this scope will be paid using *Recovery* funds.

The purpose of this requirement is for General Inspection Services provide quality assurance services which include daily inspections and reports, as well as coordinating specialty testing and inspections performed by the Specialized Independent Testing and Inspection Agency (ITIA) and governing authorities on a continuous basis and at specific stages of the project construction. The GBI shall be certified as a General Building Inspector or have the ability to register before the start of contract performance.

The estimated cost is from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00. Estimated completion time is 18 months. The floor areas in question for construction will be vacated during each phase (1 - 4) of work. Each person from the testing company who will be on-site will be required to obtain Government Security Clearance and identification badge. This action is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15.3. Offerors will be required to submit a fully developed Technical and Price Proposal.

Firms interested in receiving the RFP should submit a letter of interest by fax to (415) 522-3170, Attention: Colleen Butler, Contract Specialist Intern or mail to: General Services Administration, PBS, Property Development Division (9PCS),
450 Golden Gate Avenue, 3rd floor West, San Francisco, CA 94102. The Request for Proposal (RFP) Package will be issued on or about May 20, 2009. Closing date and time for submission of Technical and Price Proposals is on or about June 12, 2009. A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk are scheduled on or about May 26, 2009 at the project site.  NOTE: The release of the RFP Package on May 20, 2009 is contingent upon approval of the Acquisition Plan for this proposed contract action.