Renovation of Building 504 within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan

The contract involves the comprehensive renovation of Building 504 (LRC) at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, converting existing warehouse space into functional office space. The scope includes full demolition of existing elements such as aluminum and glass doors, fixed frames, metal coiling doors, hollow metal frames, reflecting ceilings, gypsum board walls, and restrooms, followed by the installation of new commercial-grade components including wood doors, hollow metal frames, aluminum-glass storefronts, single hung aluminum-glass windows, drywall and cement board partitions, acoustical ceilings, and fully constructed male and female restrooms. All work must comply with federal, state, and local codes including the International Building Code, National Electric Code, National Fire Protection Agency requirements, HUD HVAC standards, and Unified Facility Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. The project is governed by a detailed Statement of Work and a comprehensive set of construction drawings, including T-101 through M-104, which define demolition layouts, material specifications, and construction details. The contractor is required to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, bonds, and supervision necessary to complete the conversion, with strict adherence to material handling protocols, including protective storage, labeling per MIL-STD-129, and protection of finished surfaces during transport and installation. All electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems must be tested and calibrated in accordance with NETA ATS and NIST standards, with pre-submitted test procedures requiring approval prior to commencement of field testing. The work must be performed by certified personnel, with a Site Safety and Health Officer present at all times, ensuring compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations, including the development of confined space entry plans and standard lift plans for all lifting operations. The contract is a 100% Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a small business size standard of $45 million. Performance must be completed within 210 days of the Notice to Proceed, with a daily penalty of $150 for delays, including time needed to correct deficiencies identified in final inspection. Proposals are due by July 21, 2026, and must be submitted through the PIEE Module; site visits require advance registration. The contractor must submit a construction schedule and safety plan within 10 days of award, and an updated submittal register with every invoice and monthly regardless of invoicing. The project requires compliance with the Buy