Nealon Building Design/Build MEP Project (Sources Sought)
ID: ECW-0001-10-9-24Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICEPBS R3 ACQ MGMT DIV SOUTHPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (Z2AA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e4efac7f874a4167aa4bc668218d30a9/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking information from qualified contractors for the Nealon Building Design/Build MEP Project located at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and US Courthouse in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This project involves significant mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system replacements, including the installation of high-efficiency chillers, heat pumps, and LED lighting, as part of the initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act aimed at enhancing building performance and sustainability. The estimated cost for this high-priority project ranges between $20 million and $30 million, with a Design/Build procurement method anticipated to culminate in a Request for Proposal (RFP) by March 2025. Interested small business contractors must submit their responses, detailing their capabilities and relevant project experience, by October 31, 2024, to Erin Watson at erin.watson@gsa.gov.

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    Erin Watson
    erin.watson@gsa.gov
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    Nealon Sources Sought Attachment REQUIRED FILLABLE FORM.docx
    The WILLIAM J. NEALON FEDERAL BUILDING AND US COURTHOUSE has issued a "Sources Sought Notice" to gather information from firms interested in participating in a project related to major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system replacements in an occupied facility. Firms are invited to provide essential details including their size classification under the NAICS code 236220, business type preferences, and project experiences. The notice emphasizes the necessity for previous experience with similar projects and the inclusion of GSA’s Design Excellence program. Additionally, firms must list relevant past projects with details such as customer, cost, and project description, while also providing references for their work. The aim is to identify capable firms for this undertaking by evaluating their experience and expertise. Interested parties must submit their completed forms by October 31, 2024, to the designated contact. This notice is crucial for the federal government to solicit capability information and assess the market for future procurement opportunities regarding the Nealon project.
    Sources Sought Notice - NEALON 2024.docx
    The General Services Administration (GSA) seeks information regarding Design and Construction Services for a high-priority project at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and US Courthouse in Scranton, PA, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act initiatives. This Sources Sought Notice is not a proposal request but aims to assess the availability of qualified Small Business contractors for various construction tasks including the installation of high-efficiency chillers and heat pumps, updating air handling units, implementing a Direct Digital Control system, and replacing fluorescent lighting with LED technology. The estimated project cost is between $20 million and $30 million, and the procurement method is Design/Build, with completion of RFP documents anticipated in March 2025. Interested contractors must submit a response using a specified form by October 31, 2024, outlining their capabilities and experience. The responses will aid the government in making informed acquisition decisions, although there is no obligation to provide feedback to respondents. Any contracts awarded will be based on the best overall value proposition, considering both pricing and technical factors under the FAR Part 15 methodology.
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