Description
The scope of work for this project includes but is not limited to the following items: general office renovation and construction; wall partition construction, modification and alteration of floor and wall mounted telephone, signal, and power outlets to included the modification of associated conduit, surface mounted raceway, and various underfloor duct systems; installation of new and the alteration of existing power panels; carpet and carpet tile installation; painting; HVAC duct work modification and repair; door, door frame, and door set hardware installation; installation of various wall coverings and draperies; communications cabling; grid ceiling and lighting installation and modification; modification of existing building fire sprinkler systems; plastering and plaster repair work; and other such related work as noted throughout this package, and which is specifically listed on the delivery order and job drawings. This will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contract with two geographical zones. Zone 1 represents Northern Ohio, which includes all locations North of State Route 30. Zone 2 represents Southern Ohio, which includes all locations South of State Route 30. The work will be performed in various locations in the state of Ohio. Delivery orders will detail each item of work as the item is requested by the Property Manager. Non-line item work may also be required. The government intends on awarding a contract to eight or more contractors under this solicitation. The government intends to set-aside two of those contracts to small disadvantaged certified 8(a) contractors and award the other contracts on an unrestricted basis. The contract term will be for one year, with four one-year option periods. The approximate quantity of construction services anticipated to be performed under this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract is between $1,500,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, and is open to all business concerns and partially set-aside for 8(a) business concerns. Woman Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, Small and Small Disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit an offer. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 with a size standard of $28.5 million. We may request subcontracting plans from all bidders, except from small business firms. This is a negotiated procurement. Proposals will be opened privately. Request for Proposals will be available on or about January 12, 2004. Best value method will be used to determine awardee. Evaluation factors will consist of Past Performance and Total Evaluated Price. GSA, PBS, Property Management Division, Contract Services Branch, will no longer mail hardcopies of the solicitation or issue solicitations via the Federal Business Opportunities website, http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The solicitation cited above can only be obtained by accessing a secure website known as the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS). FedTeDS is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but unclassified (SBU) acquisition information. It is fully integrated with other electronic government initiatives such as FedBizOpps and the Central Contract Registration (CCR) database, and is available for use by all Federal agencies. In order to obtain information from FedTeDS, you will first be required to register with CCR. The Central Contractor Registration database is a part of the Business Partner Network, an e-gov initiative, and will be used to validate vendor identity. Effective October 1, 2003, all government contractors must be registered in CCR prior to receiving an award. You may access CCR at the following URL www.bpn.gov. Once you have registered with CCR you will be required to register with FedTeDS. No federal materials can be downloaded until you have registered under both sites. You may access FedTeDS via the following URL https://www.FedTeDS.gov. You will then be required to access the vendor registration form by selecting the hyperlink entitled “Register with FedTeDS” and then choosing the “Vendor Registration Form” hyperlink. At a minimum all vendors must supply the following information: Your Company's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN) (You can get this from your Company's, CCR Point of Contact), Your Company's DUNS Number or CAGE Code (Contact Dun & Bradstreet at 1-800-333-0505 if you do not have a D&B Number), Your Telephone Number and Your E-Mail Address. Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist whose name appears herein.