SOLICITATION NOTICE
49 -- Remove.dispose of existing roll-up door on the Byrne Building side loading dock.
- Notice Date
- 7/13/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 811219
— Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), East Philadelphia Field Office (3PPFE), William J. Green Jr. FOB, Room 4200, 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 3PPE-07-BID-003
- Response Due
- 7/30/2007
- Archive Date
- 8/14/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Project Identification: Furnish and installation of NEW Overhead Roll-up door and removal of existing steel roll-up door at the loading dock area of the James A. Byrne US Courthouse. Project Location: James A. Byrne US Courthouse 601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Owner: General Services Administration The work consists of removing and disposing of the existing steel roll-up door and installing the new roll-up door in the same location. The work includes painting any, and all metal, and concrete surfaces as applicable. All necessary electrical work. All site work necessary, including curb/concrete cutting for complete installation. Project will be constructed under a general construction contract. Davis Bacon wage determinations apply to this contract. Work Sequence: The Work shall be conducted in consecutive calendar days from start of work to completion of work, excluding weekends, and holidays. All work to be completed within 90 calendar days from notice to proceed. Use of Premises: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of site beyond areas in which the work is indicated. Limits: Confine constructions operations to the loading dock area only. The Contractor shall limit his use of the premises to the work indicated, so as to allow for Government occupancy and use. Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the contract. Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the work while engaged in project construction. Contractor cannot use the existing building. Repair any and all damage caused by construction operations to Government and other property. Exercise extreme care and take all necessary measures throughout the progress of the work to avoid damage to existing buildings or grounds, or work performed by others. In the event of any such damage, he shall repair and make good such damage, as directed, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Take all precautions necessary to protect the building, site, and occupants during the construction period. Difficulties of working in an existing operational building center are recognized; however, the Contractor must cooperate to keep noise and other interference?s to a minimum. Housekeeping shall be such to assure no disruption of the Government's operations. Except as noted or specified there will be no construction employee parking available at site during normal working hours. Except as noted or specified there will be a total on ONE contractor vehicle permitted on site. Other vehicles will need to park elsewhere. Materials and equipment that are removed and not reused under this contract shall become the contractor's property. These materials shall be removed from the site at once. Storage or sale of excess salvageable material on the site is not permitted. The Contractor shall maintain storage spaces for his materials entirely within the limits of the project. Store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner. The use of streets and sidewalks for storage or other obstruction will not be permitted. Full Owner Occupancy: Owner will occupy site and existing building during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Environmental Protection: The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with all local codes and regulations, together with the following requirements: Discharge gaseous contaminants so that they will be sufficiently diluted with fresh air to reduce the toxicity to an acceptable level. Liquid contaminants may be diluted with water to a level of quality acceptable in the local sewer system or shall be contained in approved vessels for disposal at approved sites.Comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control. All construction machinery, tools and appliances shall be equipped with best commercially available noise abatement devices so as to operate at minimum reasonably attainable noise levels, and if not so equipped will not be permitted on this project. A noise level of 75db will be considered excessive. If the noise level from any equipment, operation or construction activity exceeds 75db, that equipment or activity will be directed to be shut down, suspended and/or rescheduled. The entire cost of the shutdown will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Security: All contractors performing work on GSA owned property are required to have a security clearance. The security clearance includes submittals of (1) FD-258, ?Fingerprinting Charts? and one (1) GSA Form sf85p, ?Statement of Personal History; this form is necessary for each contractor employee. This information should be submitted within 30 days prior to the start of the project. The fingerprint charts will be provided by GSA upon request and are to be completed at the contractor?s expense. If the security clearance has been issued in the past for any person being assigned to this project, please provide the GSA Construction Representative for the project their name, SSN, and date of birth 10 days before starting work. Please note that no employee will be permitted on site unless the required security clearances are on file Door opening shall be secured each night during the construction period to maintain the integrity of the security of the building. Storage: Contractor shall maintain storage spaces for his materials entirely within the limits of the project. Storage of materials shall be through approval of the COR, or Property Manager only. The government shall not be responsible the safety and/or security of materials stored on-site. Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on site so as to preclude mechanical and climatic damage. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner. The use of streets and sidewalks for storage or other obstruction will not be permitted. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in various sections of the specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation. Coordinate installation of different components with other contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to government representatives but no later than 15 days after Notice to Proceed. Hold the conference at the Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments. Attendees: Suggested, but not limited to: Authorized representatives of Owner, Property Manager(s), Construction Representative(s); Contractor and its superintendent; major subcontractors; manufacturers; suppliers; and other concerned parties are welcome to attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following: Tentative construction schedule. Designation of responsible personnel. Distribution of the Contract Documents. Submittal procedures. Use of the premises. Parking availability. Work, and storage areas. Equipment deliveries and priorities. First aid. Security. Progress cleaning. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Submit two printed copies of initial schedule, one a reproducible print and one a blue or black line print, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period. Coordinate each construction activity with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence. Field Condition Reports: Immediately on discovery of a difference between field conditions and the Contract Documents, prepare a detailed report. Submit with a request for information. Include a detailed description of the differing conditions, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged, and unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. Provide with Bid, manufacturers brochures, cut sheets, and any informational materials on products intended to be used. Warranties: Submit written warranties on request of Contracting Officer for designated portions of the work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated. 1. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence. 2. Bind warranties into vinyl covered, loose leaf binders, and thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8 1/2 by 11 inch documents. 3. Warranty documents shall clearly state warranty begin, and warranty end dates. GENERAL Description of work: The project consists of removing the existing steel roll-up door and all it?s associated components including guide tracks, motor(s), spring assembly, etc. and remove from government property. Furnish and install new roll-up type door. Contractor ?s are requested to submit two offers. 1. Submit offer to replace roll-up door with steel roll-up type door, same or similar to brand and type that was removed. 2. Submit second offer with a rapid roll type door, same or similar to Rytec brand SPIRAL door (or equivalent). New Door will be installed at the loading dock entrance on the east side of the James A. Byrne US Courthouse loading dock area. The ?new? door will be installed in the existing opening. The measurements of the existing door to be removed are approx. 28?-0?wide by 20?-0? high. These dimensions are to be verified in the field by the contractor. There is a single electrical disconnect switch that is the power source for the existing door. Contractor is responsible to replace with a new properly sized, fused disconnect to be mounted in general vicinity of existing disconnect. New remote operating control buttons are to be installed as part of this contract. Remote operating button(s) will be located in the general vicinity of the guard booth area on the loading dock. The exact location ? TBD. SPECIAL CONDITIONS The building will remain in full operation during the construction period; therefore it may be beneficial to both the contractor and the government for portions of the work to be performed during ?off-hours?. Notes ? This door replacement is intended to be a ?turnkey? project. (installed complete and ready to operate) ? Normal ?working hours? at the location of work are 6:00 AM through 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. ? Sensing devices shall be installed to prevent any doors from closing on vehicles or pedestrian traffic with use of a reversing action. ? New door must be capable of being opened manually in the event of mechanical failure, or, loss of power. ? All materials and equipment to be used as part of this work will need to be readily available so as to prevent any stoppage of work. ? Contractor shall work with the Property Manager, Construction Representative, and Federal Protection Services to coordinate the work so as not to disrupt the daily operations of the loading dock. REFERENCES Submit at least three locations where your company has installed the door you are a proposing to install here. Include: Name of company, location, contact name, and contact telephone number. Pre ? Bid meeting to be held Thursday July 19, 2007 @ 10:30 AM Meeting will be held in the GSA Field Office in the: William J. Green Federal Office Building 600 Arch street room 4200 Philadelphia, Pa 19106 Offers can be sent to the attention of Karen Sims at the above address, or faxed to Karen @ 215.209.0431, and are due on or before Monday July 30, 2007 @ 2:00 PM Direct inquiries to Bob Fischer GSA Construction Representative 215.861.3632
- Place of Performance
- Address: James A. Byrne US Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Loading Dock Area,
- Zip Code: 19106
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 19106
- Record
- SN01342349-W 20070715/070713221933 (fbodaily.com)
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