The US Department of Labor is seeking qualified contractors with the qualifications and experience to provide construction services for the seismic upgrades of three buildings. Included in the seismic upgrade work is asbestos abatement, roofing and roof flashing, electrical, mechanical, and asbestos abatement. The work is limited to those areas affected by the seismic upgrade work. Also included in the work is an upgrade to the existing HVAC system in one building, and renovation of an existing building to be used for temporary classroom and office space during the seismic upgrade work. The estimated cost range is between $1million and $5 million. Prospective Contractors are requested to submit a statement of qualifications. Your statement of qualifications must provide sufficient information that will demonstrate the experience of your firm and shall include the following:

1. Previous projects of similar scope and value -Two or more seismic retrofit projects in operational buildings with a $3M to $5M constructed value range within the last five years. Your past performance projects shall consist of two or more HVAC rehabilitation or replacement projects completed within the last five years, and a minimum of one project including hazardous materials remediation. 
 
2. Project Location - Three or more construction projects performed in the Western United States in the last five years indicating familiarity with local conditions and subcontracting community.

3. Cost control, project schedule, and quality of work - A list of projects that demonstrate a proven record of excellent performance by reducing cost, exceeding quality requirements and completing project ahead of time and on or below budget. Indicate a percentage of change order value relative to the total construction value. Define the Safety and Quality Control procedures and protocols that are consistently applied to all projects.

4. Government Experience - Describe previous contract experience working on public sector projects over last 5 years. In addition, your statement of qualifications should also address your project management team's proven record of performance working on projects with the Federal Government or public sector, and recent seismic retrofit project experience.

5. Project Tools/Software - Include any relevant information that will address if the tools and software used are of current industry standards - indicate project management tools and software employed on projects.

Pertinent factors for consideration of qualifications (in order of importance)

1. Previous projects of similar scope and value
2. Project Location
3. Cost control, project schedule, and quality of work
4. Government Experience
5. Project Tools/Software

This Notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government to issue a Request for Proposals or award a contract. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses, nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted.

Entities responding to this Sources Sought Notice should submit the minimum information necessary for the Government to make a determination that the source is capable of satisfying the requirements. The response must be specific to each of the criteria listed above to demonstrate that the respondent is capable. The submissions shall not exceed 20 pages.

RESPONSES ARE DUE ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2013, BY 2:00 PM EST, AND MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA E-MAIL TO [email protected] (Ms. Eileen Garnett, Contracting Specialist).

Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the Government's evaluation of the information received. A determination by the Government to proceed with the acquisition is within the discretion of the Government. Please be advised that telephone inquiries will not be accepted. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS.

Please Note: A prospective offeror that is interested in obtaining a contract award with the Government must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) database, formally the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), prior to contract award. Additional information regarding contractor registration can be obtained through the following website, www.sam.gov.

 

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