Pre - Solicitation Notice for Design/Build Contract.
The Sidney Yates Building Project

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design/Build Services for the Sidney Yates Building (DC0501ZZ) located at the corner of 14th and Independence Ave SW.

This contract will include, but not be limited to, the preparation of design documents and implement improvements for the 5 story building with basement pursuant to the approved (by Forest Service) concept plans and program of requirements. The Contractor will prepare a complete set of architectural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and sprinkler modification construction documents for the project. Upon approval of the construction documents the contactor shall furnish and install all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and sprinkler, as required. The coordination with the Owner's contracted forces and procurements (i.e. IT, Painting, Furniture and Furnishing) is an integral part of the services to be provided. GSA intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for all design/build services necessary to construct this project. The estimated design and construction cost of this project is in the $15 million to $25 million dollar range.

All work will be performed in accordance with GSA authorized and approved standards. The selection process will utilize selection procedures in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.3 and FAR Subpart 15.3. This negotiated solicitation is open to both small and large business firms. The firm (if not a small business concern) shall be required to present an acceptable small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and woman-owned small business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507, as part of its proposal. Consideration is open to established, qualified firms, which currently have active, properly staffed offices within the continental United States (including subcontractors). The Request for Qualification [RFQ] will be issued on or about August 1, 2012 via the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The concept drawings, performance specifications and Program of Requirements for this project will only be provided to those firms who are short listed under the RFQ process per FAR Subpart 36.3.

Points of Contact
Jane Facchina, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 690-8915, Fax (202) 708-4964, Email: [email protected]
Chrischanda Smith, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 358-3573, Fax (202) 708-4964, Email: [email protected]