RFP: Design/Build for the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, WV

The U.S. Department of Labor, on behalf of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, is seeking a single award for a Design/Build Architect-Engineer and Construction Services contract to renovate the Butler Building and a portion of the F Building at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beaver, West Virginia. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 236220, and only small business concerns are eligible to compete. The Period of Performance spans 365 days from the date of award, with optional tasks including replacement of a garage door operator and installation of a physical access control system, which may be exercised as needed. The solicitation employs tradeoff source selection procedures, emphasizing superior technical capability and experience as the most critical factors, with past performance being more important than price, and price becoming a decisive factor only when technical ratings are closely matched. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2026, to specified points of contact and must be organized into three volumes—Technical Capability and Experience (not to exceed 40 pages), Past Performance (not to exceed 15 pages), and Price (no page limit)—with strict formatting, indexing, and identification requirements. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and must complete all required representations and certifications. The contractor is required to provide a comprehensive turn-key solution including architectural design with 2D/3D renderings, construction scheduling using the Critical Path Method, asbestos abatement compliance, quality control program development, and delivery and installation of all materials and systems. A detailed Deliverables Schedule outlines milestones such as a project kickoff within three days of award and a pre-construction meeting to coordinate site logistics. The Government will not cover costs associated with optional site visits, which must be coordinated separately. All contractor personnel must pass background checks using the OF306 form, hold valid state-issued licenses for trades such as electrical and plumbing, and display those licenses on-site. The contract mandates 100% performance and payment bonds, compliance with the Buy American Act and restrictions on PFAS chemicals, adherence to Davis-Bacon wage standards, and full alignment with environmental procurement guidelines. Invoicing must occur through the Treasury’s IPP system or DOL Quickpay email, with paper invoices accepted via fax or mail to the designated Denver address. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be appointed post-award, and the vendor must comply with all clause requirements including