DESIGN/BUILD EXTERIOR EXPANSION JOINT REPLACEMENT AND FAÇADE RESTORATION SERVICES

Events DC, under the Facility Operations office of the District of Columbia, is soliciting proposals for a Design/Build contract to undertake exterior expansion joint replacement and façade restoration services at the Convention Center in Washington, DC. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 25-S-040 and posted in April 2026, requires contractors to provide comprehensive design, construction, and restoration services including labor, materials, equipment, permitting, safety planning, scaffolding, and phased work to maintain pedestrian access and ADA compliance. The contract term extends through September 30, 2028, with four optional one-year extensions exercisable by Events DC based on funding availability. The scope mandates compliance with all applicable federal, state, and District codes and standards including adherence to the 2024 Facility Condition Assessment and coordination with District Department of Transportation where applicable. Essential deliverables span progressive design submittals, execution and safety plans, close-out documentation including record drawings and warranties, and monthly invoicing. Evaluation emphasizes technical quality as more significant than price, with technical factors weighted collectively to influence award decision more than cost, applying a best-value trade-off methodology rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Key evaluation criteria focus on the contractor’s specialized experience, technical approach, and qualifications of key personnel, supplemented by price considerations and potential preference points awarded for various certified socioeconomic business categories (e.g., SBE, DBE, LBE, VOB). Proposal submissions must include administrative forms, certifications, a pricing proposal for base and option years, and clearly identified key personnel with resumes and organizational charts. Contract administration involves invoice submission via email for electronic processing, and inspection and acceptance occur at the project site under the oversight of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR), who is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and contract requirements. The solicitation stipulates confidentiality and coordination protocols, requiring prior consent for publicity and cooperation with public records requests, alongside mandated disclosures concerning conflicts of interest and adherence to legal requirements such as the D.C. Human Rights Act, Living Wage Act, and local wage determinations. Packaging, marking, and security clearance requirements are not specified within the scope of this solicitation.