Fems epoxy flooring upgrade for engine house 1, 11, 16, and 29

The District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for epoxy flooring upgrades at four Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) engine houses located in Washington, D.C. The project involves comprehensive flooring replacement at Engine Houses #1, #11, #16, and #29, with facilities ranging from 13,363 to 25,634 square feet and constructed between 1925 and 2017. Specific work includes removing existing epoxy flooring, mechanically profiling concrete surfaces, installing 125-mil and 65-mil broadcast flooring systems, and applying integral epoxy cove bases and hand-troweled CANT BASE along walls. The project requires precise on-site mixing and application of epoxy flooring materials according to manufacturer specifications, with careful coordination required at occupied and unoccupied engine house locations. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for March 25, 2025, with bids due on April 7, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. EST. The contract term runs from the date of execution through May 23, 2025 (Substantial Completion Date), with final completion by June 23, 2025.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) certified by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Participating contractors must meet specific requirements, including submitting a comprehensive subcontracting plan, First Source Employment Agreement, and various certifications. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with a living wage rate of $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, increasing to $18.00 per hour on July 1, 2025. Contractors must comply with local hiring regulations, mandating that 51% of new hires be DC residents for projects in this value range. While specific contract pricing is not explicitly stated, the bid form includes detailed pricing structures with a $10,000 DGS-controlled allowance contingency for each engine house location. The project emphasizes local business development by restricting bidding to certified small businesses within the District of Columbia, with potential contract values reflecting the comprehensive nature of the epoxy flooring upgrades across four fire station facilities.