Piegan LPOE Housing Complex Parking Garage Babb N2630245 - Amendment 0001

This federal solicitation (47PD5526R0046-0001) is issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) for the construction of a 7-bay housing complex parking garage building at the Piegan Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Babb, Montana. The project requires the contractor to construct the garage structure in strict accordance with the provided plans and specifications. This is a negotiated, Firm-Fixed-Price construction procurement categorized under Product Service Code (PSC) Z2AA for the repair or alteration of office buildings. Key details and deadlines include: - **Pre-Proposal Meeting:** Onsite on September 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST (RSVP required by August 31, 2026). - **Requests for Information (RFIs):** Due by September 10, 2026, with GSA aiming to respond by September 17, 2026. - **Proposal Submission:** Offers must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST. Offers must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days. - **Performance Period:** Work is to begin within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 180 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds must be furnished within 15 calendar days of contract award. The GSA contracting contacts for this project are John Morelion and Kevin Spruell.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number 47PD5526R0046, issued on August 12, 2026, by the GSA PBS Office of Acquisition Management, Acquisition Project Delivery Contracting Division (West/Contracting Branch E). The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide formal responses to submitted Requests for Information (RFIs). The amendment clarifies that the proposal due date remains unchanged and offers must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect. To maintain eligibility, offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified deadline. Acknowledgment can be completed by signing and returning the amendment, noting receipt on the submitted offer copies, or sending a separate written or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge this amendment before the deadline may result in the rejection of the proposal.

This federal solicitation amendment (Standard Form 30, Amendment 0001) is issued by the GSA PBS Office of Acquisition Management for the Piegan Housing Complex Parking Garage project (Solicitation 47PD5526R0046 / EQPXAGC-26-0013). The amendment provides responses to 19 contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and confirms that the proposal due date remains unchanged on September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST. Key clarifications provided in the RFI responses include: - **Project Scope:** The contract is strictly for the construction of a 7-bay garage; it excludes site-wide pole-light replacements, apartment building work, and design or spec manual creation. - **Site Conditions & Utilities:** An administrative Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued for submittals and long-lead procurement. Onsite water is available, and electricity is accessible via a contractor-installed meter pole. Pre-alteration hazardous material testing is not required. - **Technical & Structural Specifications:** Geotechnical report recommendations override the civil/structural drawings regarding soil compaction and structural fill. Bay separations require a 1-hour fire barrier and a horizontal ceiling assembly rather than extending walls through the attic. Blown fiberglass insulation (R-49) is required in the attic instead of spray foam. - **Contractor Responsibilities:** The proposing general contractor must hire and budget for a third-party agency to handle geotechnical and concrete testing, while the GSA will manage structural observations. No fire protection engineering, mechanical ventilation, carbon monoxide detection, or security electronics are required.

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This federal solicitation (SF 1442, Solicitation Number 47PD5526R0046) issued by the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) seeks a contractor for the construction of a new residential-style, 7-bay parking garage at the Piegan Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Housing Complex in Babb, Montana. Operating under a firm-fixed-price contract with a Design-Bid-Build delivery method, the selected contractor will provide all labor, materials, supervision, and testing required for the project. The scope of work encompasses site grading, utility coordination, asphalt paving, concrete work, framing, roofing, and interior finishes. Key Project Parameters and Deadlines: - **Proposal Due Date:** September 30, 2026, by 4:30 PM MST. - **Period of Performance:** 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) to final closeout, with substantial completion required within 120 days of NTP. - **Site Visits and RFIs:** An onsite pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2026, with RFIs due by September 10, 2026. - **Compliance and Standards:** The contractor must adhere to strict GSA, OSHA, and NFPA safety, fire protection, and life safety guidelines, and coordinate work to ensure the adjacent housing complex remains fully operational. - **Quality and Safety Plans:** Submissions of a detailed Quality Control Plan and a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan are required within 14 days of contract award. All project documentation must be managed through GSA’s Kahua software.