Grand Forks Office Buildout

The contract entails a full office build-out of approximately 2,800 square feet on the third floor of the Ronald N. Davies Federal Building in Grand Forks, North Dakota, under a Design Build procurement method with a Firm Fixed Price contract structure. The scope encompasses asbestos and lead paint abatement, along with comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, security, communications, furniture, and interior finish work. Key deliverables include the installation of specified security equipment such as five Alarm Control Keypads, eight Hirsch Access Control Keypads, four VSS Monitors, six dome security cameras, and one fisheye camera, as well as a COBie-compliant facility management data set aligned with the National Computerized Maintenance Management System. All work must adhere to the PBS Core Building Standards Memorandum and referenced codes and specifications as of the RFP issue date. The contract requires strict compliance with the Buy American Act, with construction materials sourced domestically, and mandates adherence to detailed packaging and labeling standards, including manufacturer’s instructions, VOC content disclosure, batch dating, and environmental handling guidelines. Fire doors and frames must bear physical labels applied at authorized facilities; embossing is prohibited. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 236220, and uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process where price is the sole weighted factor for award. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability primarily through past experience in similar construction and design services, which acts as a pass/fail gate; failure to meet this threshold eliminates the proposal from further consideration. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 13, 2026, to Chanel Bennett at GSA, and include SF 1442, GSA Form 527, a bid bond, and supporting documentation. All offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with an active Unique Entity Identifier and complete required representations and certifications. The contract mandates flow-down of FAR and GSAR clauses to all subcontractors, including anti-kickback, ethics, and payment limitations. Personnel accessing the site must obtain Enter on Duty determinations via SF87 and CIW submissions, with extended-site workers requiring HSPD-12 clearance. Security protocols prohibit unauthorized access or key retention, and require FD-835 security acknowledgments. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 240 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and