Commercial Window Shade Purchase, Replacement, Repair and Installation Service

Events DC is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive commercial window shade purchase, replacement, repair, and installation services at its facilities, primarily the Convention Center located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001, and any other locations it owns, manages, or controls. The contract, solicited under number 25-S-041, has a posted date of April 23, 2026, and a response deadline of May 25, 2026, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, prioritizing the lowest overall price over the contract’s life. The base performance period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods exercisable at Events DC’s discretion. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to fulfill the scope of work, ensuring products are manufactured by Mecho Shade Systems Inc., match existing colors, and use specified motor and fabric types. Work must comply with federal, District of Columbia, and state laws including OSHA, ADA, Section 504, the Service Contract Act, the Buy American Act, and the Living Wage Act, with compliance being the contractor’s sole responsibility. The contractor is required to submit detailed pricing for laborers and supervisors across normal, after-hours, and overtime periods, along with a materials markup percentage, though no fixed rates or totals are provided in the solicitation. Key administrative requirements include submission of a W-9, ACH form, Dun & Bradstreet report, DSLBD CBE certification (if applicable), three customer references, and other certifications through the OpenGov e-procurement system, with both electronic and hard-copy submissions mandated. The contractor must comply with strict subcontracting restrictions, requiring prior written approval from the COTR and full assumption of liability for all subcontracted work. A minimum of 35% of the contract value must be awarded to certified Small Business Enterprises or Certified Business Enterprises, with good-faith efforts documented and potential waivers subject to approval by the District’s Department of Small and Local Business Development. Insurance mandates include $1 million in cyber/technology liability, $1 million employer’s liability, and statutory workers’ compensation, with Events DC named as additional insured. The contractor must also adhere to First Source hiring obligations, giving priority to District residents, and must