Y -- Construction of Fitness Center

NOTICE OF INTENTThe General Services Administration is providing its notice of intent to procure construction services using other than full and open competitive procedures for the firm of Holder Construction (Holder), Atlanta, Georgia, for the renovation of the fitness center project located in the basement of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building & Courthouse (RBR) in Atlanta, Georgia. Holder was originally selected under a Source Selection process to perform similar construction services at the RBR under contract GS-04P-03-EXC-0006. Construction services to be provided under this new contract include demolition, interior space alterations, hazardous material abatement, re-routing HVAC , rerouting electrical and plumbing service, installation of new restroom and shower facilities, and installation of new architectural finishes. Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Holder Construction is the only firm that can accomplish the work with favorable results since they are currently working in the building, in same proximity, and have already mobilized on-site and have obtained all required security clearances for their employees. Holder Construction is already under contract with the GSA as the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) for the RBR Modernization Project. Also, Holder construction has on-site resources and has obtained preliminary pricing from sub-contractors for this specific work for this project. They also have an office immediately adjacent to the new fitness center space, and they are working to remodel the restrooms that are adjacent to the new fitness center. Holder has the necessary dumpsters, equipment storage and tools on site for this work. Also, the work includes installing new restrooms and ceilings and lights that are exactly like the other work in the building which has been performed successfully throughout the facility. They have the necessary personnel on-hand to perform the work, and their sub-contractors are familiar with the requirements for working in the RBR. The expedited performance through their unique project knowledge, experience, and extensive documentation of current conditions, would result in less risk and impact to the government. The requirement to procure these additional services under full and open competition would result in increased time, costs and risks to the Government because of the problems involved with additional coordination, mobilization, and multiple contractors working within the same space. Therefore, these services will be procured using other than full-and-open-competition-based on the grounds that Holder Construction is the logical firm that can provide these construction services. The total estimated range of this action is approximately $240,000 - $290,000. Firms who are interested in commenting regarding the government intent or obtaining additional information regarding the above procurement should provide their written comments to Denise Butler, Contracting Officer, phone 404-331-4627, facsimile 404-331-7696, at [email protected] or, GSA, Acquisition Management Division (4PGA), 401 W. Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30308. Written comments should be received by the Contracting Officer within 15 days of publication of this notice.