SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Construction Data on Projects in the U.S.
- Notice Date
- 12/13/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 516110
— Internet Publishing and Broadcasting
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, U. S. Census Bureau, Suitland, Acquisition Division Room G-314 FB#3, Washington, DC, 20233, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-YA1323-07-SS-MRH-001
- Response Due
- 1/3/2007
- Description
- The U.S. Census Bureau seeks qualified sources with the capabilities for providing data on all construction projects in the U.S. that are in the contract award or start stage. The objective of this requirement is to obtain the most comprehensive database of construction project information available. The required data is used as a source for developing samplings for Census Bureau surveys for determining the value of construction put in place. The data is prepared for direct entry into the gross domestic product (GDP) and are used extensively by other Government agencies and the private sector. The measurement of the value put in place involves a family of surveys and data sources designed to compile the amount of work put in place for each classification of construction. Classifications of construction are based on ownership and/or primary use of the project or complex of structures on a property. Construction is defined as the building or site fabrication of permanent structures and facilities including additions, alterations and major replacements, but excluding maintenance and repairs. The value of work put in place is the aggregate of materials, labor, overhead and profit charged to a construction operation including the value of architectural and engineering services associated with the construction operation. The statistics on the value of construction put in place result from direct measurement and indirect estimation. A series results from direct measurement when it is based on reports of the actual value of construction progress or construction expenditures obtained from complete records or sample surveys. Indirectly estimated series are developed by using related construction statistics. The required data includes the following fields: (i) Description with detailed type of construction code; (ii) Location; (iii) Valuation; (iv) Ownership designation (private, state, local, or federal); (v) Type of project (new, addition, or alteration); (vi) Square feet of floor space; (vii) Owner name, address, and telephone number; (viii) Name, address, and telephone number of other project officials (architect, contractor, engineer, etc.); and (ix) Contract number. The data must be updated monthly, by the 3rd workday of each month, and be submitted in a flat ASCII file. Minimum coverage is 60 percent of all construction projects in the U.S. at the contract award or start stage, and 80 percent of all construction projects in the U.S. valued over $10M. The data must be auditable to verify coverage and sortable by geographic regions. Sources must also provide a means for producing customized reports and access by Internet. Interested parties should submit a detailed statement of their qualifications, not exceeding 25 pages, for providing the required support by e-mail to Maxine.R. Hodges at Maxine.R.Hodges@census.gov by 3:00pm, EST, Thursday, January 4, 2007. The Government will assess all submissions received by the closing date for the purpose of determining an appropriate acquisition and sourcing strategy for procuring the requirement. Submissions may be submitted by mail or electronically. The Government point of contact is Ms. Maxine R. Hodges, who may be reached at Maxine.R.Hodges@census.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Census Bureau, Acquisition Division, Mail Stop 1700, Washington, DC 20233
- Zip Code: 20233
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20233
- Record
- SN01195602-W 20061215/061213220316 (fbodaily.com)
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