Recarpet Chambers-Jury Room and Bankruptcy IT Remodel SD0021ZZ

The contract award pertains to the recarpeting of the Chambers and Jury Room and the remodeling of the Bankruptcy IT office within the Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse in South Dakota, identified by project code SD0021ZZ. The work involves comprehensive construction and abatement activities, including removal and replacement of approximately 1,450 square feet of broadloom carpet and abatement of 560 square feet of asbestos-containing flooring materials and mastic, alongside structural modifications such as wall removal, electrical and data line relocation, lighting installation, and painting. All work must comply with strict federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA and OSHA standards for asbestos and lead-based paint abatement, as well as historic preservation guidelines for federal courthouses. The contract requires the use of licensed asbestos and lead abatement contractors, adherence to the Universal Scope Requirements for federal construction, and compliance with GSA’s safety, indoor air quality, and information security protocols, including isolation of building automation systems from external networks and prohibition of cloud-based storage of government data. This is a fixed-price, simplified acquisition contract set aside entirely for Small Businesses, following a sealed bid solicitation numbered 47PD5326R0014, with proposals evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Substantial completion is mandated within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 10 days thereafter, resulting in a total performance period of approximately 40 calendar days. The contract enforces stringent personnel security requirements, including Enter on Duty determinations, SAC security clearances, and HSPD-12 compliance for long-term personnel, necessitating fingerprint submissions and USAccess badging well in advance. Contractors must submit detailed management plans, schedules with Gantt charts, and resumes of three comparable past projects valued at $50,000 or more that include similar scope work such as asbestos or lead abatement, carpet replacement, or office remodeling. All proposals must be submitted electronically by March 10, 2026, to the Contracting Officer, Juan Juarez, and include full compliance with FAR clauses covering payment bonds, warranty of construction, inspection, liquidated damages of $61 per day for delays, and subcontracting limitations restricting non-similarly situated subcontractors to no more than 85% of the contract value excluding materials. The contract further mandates adherence to prevailing wage determinations for Minnehaha County, South Dakota