US GPO-QCIM Room Renovation

The Government Publishing Office is seeking a qualified firm to design and renovate approximately 2,632 square feet of space on the 5th floor of Building B to establish a new adhesive mixing area and secured storage rooms. The design-build contract encompasses three line items: design phase, construction phase, and quality assurance/quality control services, with all work required to be completed within 47 weeks (329 calendar days) from the Notice to Proceed. Key contract requirements include lead paint abatement, demolition, architectural infrastructure improvements, mechanical systems installation (exhaust fans, sinks, ducts), electrical systems (outlets, lighting, fume hoods, security cameras), and fire safety systems. The Government will evaluate proposals based on three technical factors in descending order of importance: Technical Capability and Management Plan (most important), Past Performance (second most important), and Key Personnel (least important). Critical deadlines include an optional site visit on March 10, 2026, a question deadline of March 17, 2026, with answers posted March 20, 2026, and sealed proposals due by 5:00 PM EST on April 17, 2026.

This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and carries a firm-fixed-price contract structure with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract specifies a 47-week performance schedule with design submissions required at multiple milestones: 35 percent conceptual design by Day 52, 65 percent design by Day 89, 95 percent design by Day 126, and 100 percent construction documents by Day 140. Key personnel requirements mandate a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience, a Superintendent with 5+ years, a Quality Control Lead with 5+ years, and a Safety Lead with 5+ years; offerors must submit five completed Past Performance Questionnaires from similar projects completed within the past six years. Work will be performed at the GPO facility located at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, during normal business hours of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits applicable per the District of Columbia General Decision wage determination. Performance bonds are required within 14 calendar days of award, and the contractor must begin performance within 7 calendar days of contract award.