Little Rock Federal Building Improvements Construction Project

Z - Pre-Solicitation Notice for Little Rock Federal Building Improvements Construction Project. This procurement is being set-aside for small business concerns ONLY. The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a qualified small business firm to provide Construction services for the Little Rock Federal Building Improvements project in Little Rock, Arkansas. Firms shall have experience in managing complex, multi-story renovation projects. The selected contractor shall complete the following improvements to the building and grounds: Abate Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) finish coat on perimeter walls; Replace all Fire Sprinkler Branch Lines; Replace the Fire Alarm System; Replacement Exterior Sealants and Caulk on Windows and Panels; Replace Defective Walkway Paving and Related Accent Stone; Correct source of tunnel leaks (foundation drain & waterproofing), at the Little Rock Federal Building. The Construction w ork in the federal building will require after hours work and scheduling with the client agency. Anticipated start date for construction is on or about October 2015. Performance period of construction is approximately 15 months from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) date. The contract type will be a firm fixed price contract and award will be made to the firm offering the best value in accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection procedures. The estimated contract value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction and the size standard is $33,500,000.00 (average annual receipts within a 3-year period). Prospective bidders must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM). Information regarding registration can be found at http://www.sam.gov . The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued electronically on or about July 15, 2015 on the following website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/ . The RFP will be available electronically at the FBO website. Interested parties should refer to PBS Order 3490.1A, Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified Building Information, which outlines the document security policy. Please register as a source to be notified of RFP amendments, clarifications, etc. It is the responsibility of the contractors (even those registered as a source) to check the FBO website frequently to ensure they have all available information.