BUILDING 1 RENOVATION WING 3 INTERIORS PHASE II PROJECT

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) that the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is contracting for the Renovation of Building 1, Phase II, Wing 3 Interiors Project (B1R Phase II). Statement of Need: NIST requires the construction of the B1R Phase II in order to renovate Building 1, Wing 3 to reinstate it as a state-of-the-art research facility for the performance of highly sophisticated research. The proposed B1R Phase II is a necessity for NIST's continued long-term support of United States (US) industrial competitiveness in the world market. The B1R Phase II consists of an interior upgrade and an expansion of Wing 3. The primary objective is constructing Level 3 (L3) capable lab space that will be flexible enough to serve as a swing space throughout the next phases of construction throughout Building 1. Included in the scope of work are enclosed offices, open offices, interaction spaces and service galleys. The B1R Phase II will allow the laboratory to combine the features of close temperature control, vibration isolation, air cleanliness and demanding power quality into a facility of crucial national importance. The B1R Phase II will consist of general purpose instrument laboratories. Temperature control will be achieved down to +/- 0.5 degree C in some areas, humidity control to +/- 5% and air filtration to class 10,000. The B1R Phase II area is approximately 32,000 square feet. Environmental and space requirements for the building are based on extensive programmatic studies of NIST's most technically demanding scientific programs, many of which directly or indirectly support US competitiveness. The building environmental requirements for programs slated for the B1R Phase II can be economically met with renovated laboratory space; therefore, the B1R Phase II is a necessity for NIST's continued long-term support of US industrial competitiveness in the world market. NIST anticipates an award in September 2012. Per FAR 36.204 - DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, the magnitude estimated price range of this project is $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. A pre-proposal conference has been scheduled and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for Wednesday, 27 June 2012 from 9:30 am - noon in Building 1, Room 1108 (Auditorium) National Institute of Standards and Technology located at 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80305. There will be an oral presentation first following with an escorted site walk of Building 1, Wing 3 for prospective bidders. Each company will be allowed only two (2) representatives for the site walk only. Wing 3 is an active construction zone now under Phase 1 construction; therefore, for entry you MUST have the following with you per PPE requirements: Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Shoes, High Visibility Vest, Hearing Protection as needed. Note: dresses, skirts, shorts, non-steel toe shoes ARE NOT ALLOWED. (PPE Standards are located in 29 CFR Parts 1910.135, 1910.136, 1926.96, 1926.100, 1926.101, 1926.102. To review these standards visit www.osha.gov. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - EMAIL LEISA LORD AT leisa.lord@nist.govNO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. MDT MONDAY, 25 JUNE 2012 TO ATTEND THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE. PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE AND WHICH TWO (2) ARE ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE US CITIZENS. PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING THIRTY (30) MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED TIME TO ALLOW FOR SECURITY PROCESSING. Completion time for this project is estimated at four hundred and fifty (450) calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed. One or more of the items under the acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Source Selection will be made using Best Value Trade-Off Process (FAR 15.101-1). Criteria to be evaluated in the selection for award include the following: Volume 1: Technical Capability Factor 1: Experience Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Key Personnel Factor 4: Project Management Volume 2: Price The Government shall not pay for any information solicited. Offers that do not meet all the technical requirements or price reasonableness will not be considered. All Offerors who do not meet the minimum requirements will be notified as soon as they have been determined not to be in consideration any longer. The Government will assign a specific Contracting Officer's Representative for all project activities. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS code applicable to this Solicitation is 236220 and the corresponding size standard for determining whether or not a firm qualifies as a small business is $33.5 million in average, annual receipts (gross) over the past three (3) years. Although this procurement is set aside for small business, small firms (including woman-owned, HUBZone, Veteran-Owned small firms and service disabled Veteran-Owned business) are strongly encouraged to participate in the construction and renovation of this federal facility. All firms seeking consideration for this contract will need to demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the highest possible subcontracting goals for local (Denver/Boulder area) business concern participation. Please refer to the SBA website for additional details at www.sba.gov. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14, the contractor is required to perform at least 15% (for general construction) or 25% (for special trade construction) of the cost off the contract and including the cost of materials, with its own employees. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION NOTICE PLEASE CONTACT LEISA LORD AT (303) 497.3032. As a reminder, all contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and the On-line Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA). To register with the CCR and ORCA and become eligible to receive an award, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) identifier. A DUNS number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet at 800-333-0505 or on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html.