SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE The US Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps Acquisition Services, has a requirement for a qualified firm to provide design/build services that include, but are not limited to, an Entry/Security Building addition at the main Center entrance. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b) (2) (i), this notice is issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Market research is being conducted to determine if there are potential small businesses, including 8(a) firms, with the capacity and experience to perform the required work. This Notice is not to be misconstrued as an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The full extent of the work will be described in the solicitation, which may follow at a later date. However, a summary of the services to be performed is provided as follows: The work involves design-build construction for renovation of the Magnolia Hall Dormitory, Building 10, at the Gulfport Job Corps Center. The work includes, but is not limited to, mold remediation, interior demolition and renovations including the HVAC system, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm system upgrades, and window replacement. The work will also include coordination with the Job Corps Data Center (JCDC) for security, data, and communication. The NAICS code for this project is 236220 with a size standard of $45.0 Million. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $5 million and $10 million. Firms interested in this requirement are requested to submit a statement of qualifications. Your statement of qualifications shall demonstrate the capacity of your firm to perform the services described above, and should include the following information: Previous projects of similar scope and value-- Contractor has provided design-build construction for two and more similar renovation projects with a $5 million to $10 million constructed value within the last five years. Contractor has design experience on projects for interior renovations. Provide previous project examples that include the location of the project (city, state), the project owner, a brief and concise description of the project scope, specialty design consultants employed, a comparison of the construction budget vs. construction award value and the final contract amount. Project location-- Contractor has completed projects in the region of the country which this project is located, within the past five years, indicating familiarity with state and local codes, environmental conditions, economic conditions, and experience/qualifications of local design consultants. Project schedule, safety, and quality of work-- Contractor has a proven record of successful performance by completing projects on or ahead of schedule. Using the previous project examples, include the contract award/notice to proceed date, the original contract completion date and actual contract completion date for each project. Contractor has esstablished Safety and Quality Control procedures and protocols which are consistently applied to all projects. Financial capabilities-- General contractor is in sound financial standing with no claims or liens. Contractor has sufficient financial capacity to bond a project in the $5-10 million range. Provide aggregate and per project bonding capacity limits. All project examples shall include the location of the project, the project owner, and a brief description of the services performed. Respondents should provide a minimum of two project examples to demonstrate capabilities. Your synopsis should also include the date of contract award, the original and final date of contract completion. Using the previous project examples indicate the original contract price and final contract value. The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; and 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. Your submission should not exceed 10 pages. Your response to this notice is due no later than November 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET. Submit via email to Barbara Eschels at
[email protected] and Emily Giardino at
[email protected]. Your submission must cite the following information, at a minimum: Response to the Sources Sought for Magnolia Hall, Gulfport Job Corps Center; Company Name, Address, and a Company Point of Contact; SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); Business Size Standard/Classification, and socio-economic status, if applicable; and NAICS code certifications. Acknowledgment of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified regarding the results of the Government’s evaluation of the information received. The determination to proceed with the acquisition is within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and no questions in connection with this notice will be accepted. Please be reminded that a prospective Offeror interested in obtaining a contract award with the Government must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) database. Additional information regarding contractor registration can be obtained through the following website, www.SAM.gov.