Renovation of Building 504 within US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan

The contract encompasses the comprehensive renovation of Building 504, a former LRC warehouse at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, into fully functional office space, with all labor, materials, tools, equipment, insurance, bonds, and services required to complete the project. The scope includes the complete demolition of existing interior elements such as aluminum and glass doors, fixed glass frames, metal coiling doors, hollow metal door and frame assemblies, reflecting ceilings, gypsum board walls, and restroom fixtures, followed by the installation of new commercial hollow metal and aluminum-glass storefront doors, wood doors with hollow metal frames, single hung aluminum and glass windows, drywall and cement board partitions, acoustical ceiling systems, and new male and female restrooms. All work must adhere strictly to the Statement of Work, reference drawings, and applicable Division specifications spanning demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, finishes, and glazing, while conforming to the most current editions of the International Building Code, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Agency requirements, HVAC code, and the Unified Facility Criteria and Guide Specifications. The project is subject to stringent quality controls requiring materials to be certified by approved laboratories, HVAC systems to be calibrated per NIST standards, and all testing procedures to be submitted for approval 45 days in advance, with inspections conducted in accordance with NETA ATS and witnessed by the Contracting Officer where necessary. The acquisition is designated as a 100% Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220, with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. The performance period is 210 days from the Notice to Proceed, with a strict requirement to submit a construction schedule within 10 days of notification to begin work. Failure to complete on time incurs a daily penalty of $150, applicable even during correction of final inspection deficiencies. Contractors must provide a Site Safety and Health Officer meeting EM 385-1-1 requirements, present a comprehensive safety plan and confined space entry plan, and submit a written standard lift plan for every lift using Form 16-2. All materials must be stored properly to prevent damage from environmental factors and marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Submittals must include an updated electronic submittal register with every invoice and monthly regardless of invoicing, and as-built drawings and record drawings are required for closeout. The solicitation closed on July 23, 20