FEMA Region 6 FRC and VSAB 1 Restroom Remodel & Nursing Mother Room

This document is an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) template for a federal contract opportunity issued by FEMA Region 6. The project, identified under RFP number 70FBR626R00000013, involves the FRC and VSAB 1 Restroom Renovation and the creation of a Nursing Mother Room. The template establishes a framework for estimating the Firm Fixed Price of the project. It outlines twelve key cost categories and line items required for the renovation, which include demolition and disposal, asbestos abatement, general construction labor, painting and wall finishes, flooring, partitions and doors, plumbing fixtures, countertops and mirrors, accessories and dispensers, lighting, ADA compliance modifications, and specialty items. Additionally, the estimate accounts for overall labor, management, supervision, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The form is designed to capture unit costs and quoted prices per line item to determine the estimated total firm fixed price, utilizing market research, GSA schedules, and historical purchasing data.

This document is a federal Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (General Decision Number TX20260243, Modification 1, dated May 18, 2026) for building construction projects in Denton County, Texas. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits that contractors must pay to various construction labor classifications working on federally funded or assisted projects. Key details of the wage determination include: - **Major Classifications and Rates:** Establishes specific union rates for trades such as Asbestos Workers ($33.23), Boilermakers ($33.17), Millwrights ($32.02), Elevator Mechanics ($51.93), Crane Operators ($32.35 to $32.85), Ironworkers ($29.64), and HVAC Mechanics ($39.76). - **Survey and Local Rates:** Lists numerous standard classifications under the "SUTX" identifier, covering carpenters, electricians, plumbers, equipment operators, and laborers, with rates ranging from $10.04 to over $24.00. - **Regulatory Compliance:** Outlines contractor obligations under Executive Order 13706 for providing paid sick leave and references Executive Order 13658 concerning minimum wage requirements. - **Administrative Appeals:** Explains the underlying methodology for union, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers, and details the multi-step Wage and Hour Division (WHD) appeals process for challenging or seeking clarification on the listed wage rates.

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a federal solicitation to remodel approximately seventeen restrooms at the Federal Regional Center (FRC) and Vehicle Storage Administration Building 1 (VSAB-1) in Denton, Texas. Categorized under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), this firm-fixed-price project will be awarded using a Best Value Tradeoff process, where non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Proposals will be evaluated based on seven key factors: 1. **Technical Approach:** Assessment of the contractor's plan for phased demolition, ADA and Section 504 compliance, property protection, and minimizing disruption in occupied facilities. 2. **Relevant Experience:** Past performance on similar restroom or interior renovations, particularly within secured, occupied, or historic government facilities. 3. **Past Performance:** Quality, timeliness, safety, and subcontractor management on recent, relevant projects. 4. **Project Management, Staffing, and Schedule:** Feasibility of the 260-day schedule, key personnel qualifications, and ability to mobilize on-site within 14 days of award. 5. **Safety, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance:** Adherence to OSHA standards, waste disposal procedures, and potential asbestos abatement. 6. **Geographical Area:** Ability to perform work within a 150-mile radius of the FEMA facility in Denton, Texas. 7. **Price:** Evaluation of cost reasonableness, balance, and completeness. Non-price factors are rated on an Acceptable, Unacceptable, or Neutral scale, ensuring the selected contractor mitigates risks associated with security, scheduling, and complex ADA requirements.

This Statement of Objectives (SOO) outlines a federal procurement project by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to renovate seventeen restrooms at its Region 6 Denton Campus in Denton, Texas. The project covers thirteen restrooms in the Federal Regional Center (FRC)—an underground bunker built in the 1960s—and four restrooms on the second floor of the Vehicle Storage Administration Building 1 (VSAB-1), constructed in the 1990s. The primary objective is to modernize the facilities, align them with recent campus-wide upgrades, and ensure full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Key tasks include installing touchless sensors on toilets, sinks, and paper towel dispensers, replacing wall and floor tiles, installing high-privacy partitions, upgrading light fixtures, and executing necessary asbestos abatement. Additionally, the contractor will convert a ground-level female restroom in the FRC into a fully equipped nursing mother's room and restore a former janitorial closet back to an ADA-compliant restroom. The period of performance is 260 days from award, with on-site work beginning within 14 calendar days. Contractors must submit a detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Gantt chart, coordinate work sequences to keep restrooms available on each floor, and adhere to strict security protocols. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and pass favorable background investigations before obtaining facility access.

This federal Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number 70FBR626R00000013, is issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6. The objective is to secure a firm-fixed-price contract to remodel all bathrooms and construct a nursing mother room at the Denton, Texas Campus. Specifically, work will take place in the Federal Regional Center (FRC) and the Vehicle Storage Administration Building 1 (VSAB1). The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision required to complete the project, which has an estimated budget cap of $1.5 million. The solicitation lists 13 contract line items (CLINs) covering project phases such as demolition, asbestos abatement, general construction labor, plumbing, electrical/lighting, and ADA compliance modifications. The period of performance is scheduled from September 28, 2026, to September 27, 2027. Proposal submissions are due by September 10, 2026. Key contract requirements include a strict three-step contractor quality control program (preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections) and compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). Because the work occurs at a secure federal facility, all contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and successfully pass a tier-based DHS/FEMA suitability background investigation before starting work. Additionally, the contract incorporates extensive federal security clauses, including prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products, TikTok on government-use devices, and specific foreign-manufactured telecommunications and drone technologies. Evaluation for the award will be based on technical specifications, past performance, and price.