A/E Design of Freight Elevator #12 at GPO Building A

This contract solicitation, issued by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), seeks Architectural and Engineering (A/E) design services for the replacement and retrofit of one freight elevator (#12) located in Building A at the GPO facility in Washington, DC. The scope includes comprehensive investigative services to assess existing conditions, review of as-built drawings, and the preparation of schematic through final design and bidding documents. The A/E firm is responsible for developing construction cost estimates, construction phasing schedules, and specifications for mechanical, electrical, vertical transport, structural, and security systems. Coordination with GPO management, compliance with applicable codes and standards (including OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASME), and integration with GPO security and fire protection systems are essential elements of the project. The contract scope extends into the construction phase, involving bid phase services, construction period oversight, final inspections, certifications, and preparation of as-built and record drawings. A specialized third-party Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) will periodically review the design and inspections, underscoring the level of quality and compliance control expected. The solicitation requires a firm fixed-price contract with no pricing provided yet, as offerors must submit detailed cost proposals using the provided Excel template. Proposals are due by January 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically as a single Adobe PDF portfolio comprising seven volumes, including technical capability, design management approach, relevant experience, key personnel, past performance through official questionnaires, and cost/price narrative with detailed line-item pricing. Evaluation emphasizes technical capability as the highest-rated factor, followed by design management approach, relevant experience, key personnel, and past performance, with best value as the basis of award, allowing trade-offs between price and non-price factors. Key personnel, including a designated Project Manager/Senior Architect with Public Trust clearance, must be maintained throughout performance, and strict ethics, confidentiality, and conflict of interest provisions apply. Site inspections and final acceptance will be performed at the GPO location, and the contractor is held accountable for quality control, property protection, and compliance with government standards. Communications for the contract will be coordinated through named Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist representatives at the GPO Acquisition Services office. The overall period for design task completion is approximately 18 weeks, with subsequent construction phase duration yet to be determined.