SOURCES SOUGHT
Y -- Pre-Qualification, Mathias Replacement Lab Construction and Renovation, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland - Pre-Qualification Instructions and Forms
- Notice Date
- 7/19/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Contracting, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
- ZIP Code
- 22202
- Solicitation Number
- F10SOL10051
- Point of Contact
- Thomas E. Dempsey, Phone: 202/633-7259, Emanuel C. Brown, Phone: 202/633-7256
- E-Mail Address
-
dempseyt@si.edu, brownem@si.edu
(dempseyt@si.edu, brownem@si.edu)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Qualification Statement, Project Detail and Forms The Smithsonian Institution seeks to qualify prime contractors to furnish construction services for the completion of a significant addition to the Mathias Laboratory at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) located in Edgewater, Maryland. This project will eliminate unsuitable trailers and expand the existing SERC Mathias Lab building to provide new state of the art laboratory space, as well as office and support spaces, and includes major renovations to the existing building. Included are various site improvement components such as paving, the creation of a sustainably designed wet meadow, and a geothermal well field. Work under this project includes: A 72,000 gross square feet addition to the existing Mathias Lab building to include a new steel structure laboratory building consisting of two levels above grade and one level partially below grade. Spaces include: Central Utility Plant; Wet Collections (Alcohol) Storage; Laboratory spaces; Laboratory support spaces; Equipment rooms; Offices & conference rooms; Restrooms & locker rooms; Loading dock; Various support and storage spaces; Two level atrium; Stairs; Elevators; Circulation. The work also includes major renovations to the existing 22,000 gross square feet single level slab on grade Mathias Lab building. Total period of performance allowed for construction is estimated to be approximately 34 Months from date of Notice to Proceed. Firm evaluation and selection will be conducted in accordance with FAR 9 and will be based on the following criteria: Experience/Performance 1.) Comparable projects 2.) Non- comparable projects Capabilities 1. Organization 2. Safety 3. Backlog 4. Financial Capability 5. Bonding capacity 6. Banking The successful firm will be expected to sign a standard, unmodified, Smithsonian construction contract. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 236220 and the size standard under this code is $31 million average annual receipts over the last three years. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: If the selected firm is a large business, a subcontracting plan consistent with PL 95-507, PL 99-661 and PL 100-656 will be required with the final fee proposal. A minimum goal of 23% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 8% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with Small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions; 5% with Women-owned small businesses (WOSB); 3% shall be placed with Hub-zone Small Businesses (HubSB), 3% with Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB); and 3% with Service Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDV). The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. Any prime or joint venture found to be officially notified of non-compliance on past contracts and the non-compliance is outstanding will not be considered for this project. Failure to adequately explain reasons for not meeting previous contract goals may result in a lower overall rating and ultimate non-selection. An approved small business-subcontracting plan will be required prior to award. Interested, qualified firms are invited to submit Qualification Statement to be the delivered to Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, VA, 22202, Attention: Thomas E. Dempsey, or mailed to Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting, PO BOX 37012, CC350, MRC 1200, Washington DC 20013-7012 attention Thomas E. Dempsey no later than 3:00 PM on the August 19, 2010. Failure to submit complete package will render the submission unacceptable. Fax submissions will NOT be accepted. Preface submission with an attached original loose copy brief letter on company letterhead. The Smithsonian will dispose of submitted material 90 days after receipt. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/SI/CFO/WashingtonDC/F10SOL10051/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, Maryland, 21037, United States
- Zip Code: 21037
- Zip Code: 21037
- Record
- SN02209919-W 20100721/100719234425-668082544659a0150d6b421228908283 (fbodaily.com)
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