Historic Wood Windows Replacement at Engine Company No. 5 and Engine Company No. 21

The District of Columbia Department of Real Estate Services (DRES), Contracting and Procurement Division is seeking a contractor to execute a specialized historic wood window replacement project for two fire stations: Engine Company No. 5 and Engine Company No. 21, located in Washington, DC. This procurement opportunity focuses on maintaining the historical architectural integrity while upgrading the window infrastructure for these municipal facilities. The project requires a contractor with expertise in historic preservation restoration techniques and the ability to replace wood windows while preserving the original structural and aesthetic characteristics. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2011, with an unusually listed due date of December 30, 1899, which appears to be an administrative error. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in historic window restoration, including knowledge of period-appropriate materials, construction methods, and preservation standards. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, contractors can anticipate being assessed on their historical restoration expertise, technical capabilities, project management approach, and ability to work within potentially sensitive municipal infrastructure environments.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly noted in the provided contract opportunity description. The procurement does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned business participation. Similarly, no information was provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technological infrastructure requirements for the window replacement project. The documentation also does not specify a precise budget range or potential award value for the historic wood window replacement initiative. Interested contractors would likely need to contact the DRES Contracting and Procurement Division directly to obtain more detailed information about budgetary expectations, specific technical requirements, and submission protocols for this historical preservation project targeting the Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) facilities.