ND0037ZZ USMS Egress Modifications Bismarck 3409747

The U.S. Marshals Service is undertaking a security enhancement project at the William Guy Federal Building in Bismarck, North Dakota, through a Design Build procurement method under a Firm Fixed Price contract set aside exclusively for small businesses. The work involves installing emergency crash bars with audible alarm capabilities on three designated doors and mounting a weather-resistant, single-gang back box on the exterior at the main entrance, all in compliance with the PBS Core Building Standards Memorandum and the Scope of Work dated May 27, 2026. The contract mandates adherence to the Buy American Act, requires handling of Controlled Unclassified Information per 32 CFR part 2002, and includes strict flow-down clauses to subcontracts covering anti-kickback procedures, contractor ethics, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Performance must commence within one day of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 90 calendar days and full contract completion within 60 days thereafter. The project is subject to FAR 52.246-12 for construction inspection, and any nonconforming work must be corrected at no additional cost to the government. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Chanel Bennett at ayrius.bennett@gsa.gov by 10:00 a.m. CST on July 17, 2026, and must include a completed SF 1442, GSA Form 527, Standard Form 24 bid bond, and documentation verifying past experience as a Design Build contractor on two similar projects completed within the last eight years. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with a valid UEI and comply with all representations and certifications required under FAR 52.204-90 if SAM registration is not active at submission. The contract requires both performance and payment bonds, workers’ compensation insurance meeting state requirements with at least $100,000 employers’ liability, and commercial general liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. Invoicing must be electronic and include the ADN, updated Schedule of Values, and GSA Form 2419, with payments processed under the Prompt Payment Act—progress payments due within 14 days and subcontractor payments within 7 days. Awards will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability determined solely by meeting mandatory past performance requirements, and pricing evaluated as the decisive factor among qualified