RECOVERY - Elevator Repair and Renovation / Galveston, TX

Synopsis: GSA is seeking sources capable of performing an elevator repair and renovation project involving two elevators at the Federal Building/Post Office/Courthouse Building in Galveston, TX. The project is to consist of replacing one (1) existing 3500 lb. hydraulic 2 stop passenger elevator cab destroyed by flooding in the storm surge during Hurricane Ike. The contractor must provide a total direct replacement of a hydraulic two landing secured USMS elevator (including, but not limited to: cab, platform, doors, door operator, signals, wiring, controller, pump unit, jack, all security devices). Please note this elevator has dual controls located within the USMS space. The second elevator is an 8 stop 3000 lb. traction elevator which was also damaged in the storm. All water damaged equipment should be replaced, including but not limited to the platform, safeties, hoist and governor ropes, roller guides, cab, doors and operators, and all security devices located within the elevator cab. All work performed under this contract shall meet or exceed the current ASME-A17.1, Elevator Code and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. The project number is ITX00124 and the estimated cost is $550,000. The NAICS Code is 238290 and the current size standard is $12 Million. It is anticipated that this project will take approximately 90 days to complete. Award of any resulting procurement will be based on a source selection, best value to the Government, methodology. The solicitation issue date will be on and or about August 6, 2009. The proposal due date will be on or about September 8, 2009. The date for a pre-proposal conference will be established and posted as part of the Solicitation package. We consider attendance at this conference vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions and miscalculations in offers. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration at http://www.ccr.gov and have completed a on-line Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov. Note that this announcement is for a project to be procured under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and all government contractors receiving Recovery Act funded actions will be required to register at www.FederalReporting.gov. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing or via email to: Sylvia Garza, Contracting Officer 819 Taylor St., Rm 12B, 7PQO Fort Worth, TX 76102 sylvia.garza@gsa.gov