Replacement of Spandrel Beam Construction Project

GSA New England Region June 23, 2011 Market Research for qualified sources The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Boston Service Center requires specialized construction services. The services required include the following: Project description / qualifications: 1. Removal of a Concrete Encased Steel Spandrel Beam - approximate 25 foot span supporting a multi-story commercial building. 2. Installation of supporting micro-pilings to a depth of approximately 250 feet. 3. Installation of a reinforced concrete spandrel beam as replacement to former concrete encased steel beam (prefer fabrication in place of replacement beam). 4. Geotechnical and Vibration Sensor expertise. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSAL AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. This is only a request for responsible, technically qualified sources in order to determine the appropriate method of procurement. Interested technically qualified firms shall submit detailed Statements of Capability. The Statements of Capability shall include detailed reference information and fully address and respond to the following questions. Failure to submit all information requested will result in a contractor not being considered as an interested small business concern. 1. Provide evidence of successful experience providing similar specialized construction services. 2. Demonstrate capability for providing all of the above mentioned services in the Boston area pursuant to FAR 52.219-14 that in performance of the contract at least 15 percent of the cost of contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. 3. Will your firm submit a detailed proposal at a fair and reasonable price for this requirement when it is issued? 4. If your firm intends to submit a proposal are your Key Personnel and all other staff cleared through the Department of Homeland Security HSPD12 security process? 5. Does your firm provide similar services to the private sector on a firm fixed price basis? 6. Provide references including contact information to support all of the responses included. 7. Indicate whether your firm is small business, small disadvantaged business, service disabled veteran owned, Hubzone, Woman Owned, 8(a) or Large Business. The NAICS codes being considered for this contract are 237990, 238120 and 238110; the small business size standard is $ 33.5 million. Statements of Capability must be in writing and are due on July 1, 2011 at 2 p.m. Responses are limited to 20 pages. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is for planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine availability and adequacy of potential business sources. The government will not reimburse responders for the cost of the submittals. Statements of Capability should be sent to Peter Barker and Linda Byrne, General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Boston Service Center, T. P. O'Neill Federal Office Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222 or by email to Peter.Barker@gsa.gov or Linda.Byrne@gsa.gov.