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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 28, 2009 FBO #2679
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Y -- Window Upgrade at Federico Degetau Federal Building and Clemente Ruiz nazario U.S. Courthouse, Hato Rey, PR

Notice Date

3/26/2009
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

238350 — Finish Carpentry Contractors
 

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Project Management Acquisition Branch (2PCB), 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1639, New York, New York, 10278
 

ZIP Code

10278
 

Solicitation Number

GS-02P-09-DTC-0008N
 

Point of Contact

Miriam Lopez,, Phone: (212) 264-9491, Miriam Lopez,, Phone: (212) 264-9491
 

E-Mail Address

miriam.lopez@gsa.gov, miriam.lopez@gsa.gov
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE: The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast and Caribbean Region, Public Buildings Services, Project Management Division, Room 1639, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278 (212) 264-9491 is pleased to announce an opportunity for Construction Excellence for the Window Upgrade, Federico Degetau Federal Building and Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse located at Carlos E. Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00918-1703. This work will perform in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. Solicitation No. GS-02P-09-DTC -0008N The Federico Degetau Federal Building and Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse buildings are part of a 26-acre site in Hato Rey. Constructed in 1975, both buildings contain a total of roughly 460,000 gross square feet. The structure as such, is a vintage 1970 art deco building built of steel reinforced concrete. The building includes a basement that houses mechanical systems, office space and storage, then six typical office levels and seventh level which has open areas for mechanical systems and cafeteria. The Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse houses the United States District Court for District of Puerto Rico. The Federico Degetau Federal Building houses number of federal agencies. The Estimated Construction Cost Range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This solicitation is issued under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration program, and is open to both Large and Small Business Firms. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 238350. A small business concern under this solicitation is a firm who has a three-year average of gross sales/receipt of $ 14 million dollar or less. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award. CCR requirements may be viewed via the internet at www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. This project will involved the replacement of all windows in both buildings with new blast resistant window system, capable of resisting to glass fragmentation and serving as a moisture barrier. Federal Building and Courthouse have over 33,000 SF of exterior wall fenestration. The existing windows, original to the building, are about 40 years and shows sign of significant deterioration. The Scope of Work will include, but may not necessarily be limited to, the following work items: •Removal of all existing windows, frames and related hardware and accessories as shown on drawings, and replacement with new blast resistant window and frame assemblies as indicated on the drawings, and as required by the technical specifications. •Temporary removal, relocation and reinstallation of existing furniture, furnishings and systems furniture, as required accessing the areas of work from the interior. •Temporary sheds and scaffolding as required to protect the public and to provide exterior access to designated areas of work. •Temporary interior protection. •Cutting, patching and repairing of existing work scheduled to remain. •Partial or full window removal at all existing window locations and legally disposing of all debris. •Structural reinforcement of replacement window systems, and all related miscellaneous steel and/or other attachments. •Perimeter sealant. •Sun control roller shades; miscellaneous interior metal trims. •All work not mentioned above, and included in the contract documents. This contract will require contractor to purchase significant number of heavy industrial gage windows from window and specialty glazing manufacturer, capable of compliance with the specifications requirements. Some windows will require special treatments in compliance with the specific agency requirements. The contractor must be able to remove systems furniture, including associated utilities cables, and reinstall it upon completion of windows installation. The contractor has to have capacity for electronic procurement, be familiar and be able to produce and work with the "Critical Path Method" scheduling. The contractor will have to produce structural calculations for the blast proof window frames installation. Working in the courthouse and Federal building will require after hours work and extensive scheduling with the client agencies. The windows, in whole probability, will have to be delivered on site to Puerto Rico by boat, and cleared by customs in PR. All personnel have to obtain security clearances, mandated by the Homeland Security for work in the federal facilities. This procurement will be negotiated utilizing Source Selection Procedures. The source selection evaluation approach for this procurement will be the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or about April 13, 2009. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will only be available electronically at the FBO website. No hardcopies, faxes, or emails will be available. Please register as a source to be notified of RFP amendments, clarifications, etc. However, 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. NOTE: A Pre-Proposal Site Visit has been tentatively scheduled for the week of 27 April 2009. The date, time and location will be issued under a separate announcement...
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: Federico Degetau Federal Building and Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse, 150 Carlos Chardon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 00918-1746, United States

Zip Code: 00918-1746
 

Record

SN01778708-W 20090328/090326220325-debe3d8b8f10f7c8acb710c0e20035d8 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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