Design-Build & Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) in support of Job Corps Centers Nationwide

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Design-Build and Construction services for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps. The MATOC will be used to procure construction, architecture, and engineering services for new construction, rehabilitation, renovation, repair, modification, alterations, and preventative maintenance of vertical and horizontal construction projects at Job Corps centers nationwide.

• The scope of work includes design and construction services for buildings and other vertical construction (e.g., additions, pre-engineered buildings) and horizontal construction (e.g., roads, pavements, storm drainage).

• Specific design disciplines include Architecture, Building Commissioning, Civil Engineering, Cost Engineering, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fire Protection/Life Safety Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering (HVAC, Plumbing, Controls), and Structural Engineering.

• Construction scope includes vertical construction (building construction & renovation), mechanical/HVAC, electrical, structural, roofing & building envelope repair, and security & access control.

• Horizontal construction includes general grading, landscaping, roads, parking lots, and utility systems.

• Task orders will be issued under the MATOC.

• Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) MATOC.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) year ordering period from the date of contract award.

• Estimated Value: Total value of orders against each regional MATOC not to exceed $60 million over 5 years, for a grand total not to exceed $360 million across all regional MATOCs.

• Minimum Task Order Value: $2,000.

• Maximum Task Order Value: $10 million for a single order.

• Proposal Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Via email to Bernadette Hughes (hughes.bernadette.l@dol.gov) and Paul Seivert (seivert.paul.m@dol.gov).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach, Design-Build & Construction Experience, Safety & Quality Control, Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors combined are significantly more important than price.

• Award Basis: Tradeoff process to determine best value.

• This solicitation is for regional MATOCs. Offerors must be qualified for the specific region.

• Specific small business set-aside information is not detailed in this summary but will be addressed in the full solicitation.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 3, 2026.

• Questions regarding the solicitation are due by February 6, 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for the design and renovation of bathrooms and plumbing systems in Dormitory Building No. 4 at the Old Dominion Job Corps Center in Monroe, VA. The primary goal is to address leaking plumbing, outdated fixtures, and general disrepair in the first and second-floor bathrooms.

• Design-Build Services: Includes design, demolition, and new construction for bathroom and plumbing renovations on the 1st and 2nd floors.

• Specific Areas for Renovation:

  • First Floor: Toilet Rooms (114 & 121), Laundry Rooms (115 & 122).
  • Second Floor: Toilet Rooms (212 & 204B), Shower Room (210), Laundry Room (204A).

• Key Tasks:

  • Replacement of domestic water, sanitary, and vent piping.
  • Upgrading existing electrical services in renovated areas.
  • Removal of wall-mounted bathroom sinks and electrical fixtures in second-floor dormitory rooms.
  • Repair of areas where sinks were removed and extending electrical outlets.
  • Replacement of railings in Stairs A & B.
  • Painting of renovated areas.

• Exclusions: Certain restrooms and janitor's closets are not part of this scope, but existing plumbing must be re-connected.

• Location: Dormitory Building No. 4, Old Dominion Job Corps Center, Monroe, VA.

• Period: The project schedule indicates a total period of performance of 441 days, including design and construction phases.

• Compliance: Adherence to Federal and National Codes (OSHA, ABAAS, NFPA-101, IBC), Job Corps Guidelines (JCH-814), and other standards (Sustainable Design, Energy Conservation, Environmentally Preferable Products).

• Materials: Use of low VOC paints, Energy Star/FEMP designated products where applicable.

• Asbestos/Lead Paint: Contractor shall conduct surveys; assume asbestos in certain locations for bidding.

• Permits: Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.

• Center Operation: The center will remain in operation; work on occupied floors must be coordinated to minimize disruption. Work on 1st and 2nd floors is scheduled between 8 am and 4 pm.

• Submittals: Requires Schematic Design (15%), Progress Construction Documents (60%), Final Contract Documents (100%), and Issued For Construction (IFC) documents, with specific review periods.

• Site Access: Access is controlled; reporting to security is required.

• Staging Area: Designated lay-down area will be provided.

• Existing Conditions: Contractor must visit the site and verify existing conditions.

• Coordination: Close coordination with DOL's Engineering Support Contractor (ESC) is required.

• Quality Control: Independent third-party inspections and testing are required.

• Warranties: Existing roof warranty must be maintained; new work requires manufacturer and DOL acceptance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a checklist intended to assist contractors in building a Schedule of Values (SOV) for submission to the Department of Labor (DOL) Contracting Office (CO) for approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). It outlines the minimum expectations for an SOV submittal from the owner's perspective and provides guidelines for contractors to ensure their estimators have a thorough understanding of project specifications.

• Estimated Values: The SOV must allocate the entire contract sum to work items described in the Statement of Work (SOW). It should cover the entire contract duration from Notice to Proceed (NTP) to completion.
• Breakdown: Project value should be broken down into work items executed on-site, driven by the SOW and construction schedule. Categories (by building, location, floor, trade) are acceptable and recommended, but each category must be broken down into increments of less than $20,000, unless not applicable.
• Line Item Specificity: Avoid vague line items. Use tangible construction elements that are measurable and can serve as references for progress evaluation (e.g., "utilities relocation for building x").
• Specific Costs: Bonds and Insurance costs must be separate line items. General Conditions costs should be distributed across the project life and identified as two separate line items: "NTP through Substantial Completion" and "Substantial Completion through Contract Closeout." Profit should be evenly distributed across all line items; a separate profit line item is not permitted.
• Coordination with Schedule: The SOV must be submitted with the construction schedule and approved prior to the first payment, typically within 14 calendar days of NTP. Cost line items in the SOV should correlate with activities in the construction schedule, either by adding a column for activity IDs or by adding an activity code in the schedule.
• Monthly Updates: The SOV is used for monthly pay application processing and evaluating work completion. Construction schedule updates should reflect the SOV values. Draft monthly invoices, schedule updates, and narratives are due to the DOL COR, A/E, and ESC PM within three business days of the monthly walkthrough, with reviews and discussions occurring within seven business days.

This checklist is crucial for bidders to understand the specific requirements and format for submitting their Schedule of Values. Adhering to these guidelines is essential for timely approval of payments and for accurate progress tracking throughout the contract lifecycle. It clarifies how costs should be allocated, what level of detail is expected, and how the SOV integrates with the construction schedule and payment applications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire designed to gather feedback from clients regarding an offeror's performance on a previous contract. The U.S. Department of Labor is using this questionnaire as part of their evaluation process for RFP No. 1605AE-25-R-00001 for Design/Build MATOC, as past performance is a significant source selection factor.

• Offeror Information: Fields to identify the offeror, project title, contract number, contracting officer, project manager, and contract value.
• Work Performance Period: Dates for the contract's duration.
• Brief Summary of Statement of Work: A section to describe the work performed.
• Performance Evaluation Sections (B-F): Detailed questions and rating scales (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) covering:
  • Outcomes vs. Goals
  • Cost Control (including audit findings)
  • Timeliness of Performance
  • Business Relations
  • Customer Satisfaction
• Authorization: A statement for the offeror to sign, authorizing the recipient to respond to inquiries.
• Submission Instructions: The questionnaire must be completed and returned directly to the U.S. Department of Labor by 12:00 PM ET on February 27, 2026, to specific points of contact and email addresses.

Offerors responding to the Design/Build MATOC RFP must provide this questionnaire to their clients. The completed questionnaires will be used by the U.S. Department of Labor to assess the offeror's past performance, which is a key factor in the source selection process. Bidders should ensure they distribute this form to relevant clients well in advance of the submission deadline.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Job Corps Design/Build MATOC Regional Coverage Form." Offerors are required to complete and submit this form with their proposal to indicate which Job Corps region MATOC they wish to be considered for. Offerors must select at least one region, but may select more than one.

• FIRM NAME: Field to enter the offeror's company name.
• COVERAGE AREA: A list of Job Corps Regions (Region 1 - Boston through Region 6 - San Francisco).
• MATOC CONSIDERATION: Checkboxes next to each region for offerors to indicate their interest.
• The document also provides a link to a map of the Job Corps Regions and lists the states/territories covered by each region.

This form is critical for bidders to specify their geographic interest for the Job Corps Design/Build MATOC. Failure to complete and submit this form, or to indicate at least one region, may impact consideration for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet template provided for contractors to submit their cost proposals. It outlines the structure for breaking down costs by labor, materials/subcontractors, and equipment across various CSI divisions, as well as for design (if applicable) and general conditions.

• Summary Sheet: Provides an overview of costs by division, including subtotals, overhead, profit, bonds/insurance, and the total estimated cost. It also includes fields for project name, job corps center, and preparation date.

• CSI Division Sheet: Allows for detailed breakdown of costs (labor, materials/subcontractor, equipment) for each CSI division. Bidders are instructed to add tasks under each division heading and input applicable units, rates, and quantities.

• Design (DB Only) Sheet: For Design-Build projects, this sheet is for detailing labor hours and material/subcontractor costs related to the design phase.

• General Conditions Sheet: For detailing costs associated with general conditions, such as salaries, vehicles, per diem, lodging, cell phones, and other miscellaneous project costs.

• Only complete cells shaded in yellow; others are auto-calculated.

• Add tasks to the "CSI DIVISION" tab with applicable units, rates, and quantities.

• For Design-Build projects, input costs in the "DESIGN" tab.

• Input applicable rates, hours, and material costs in the "GENERAL CONDITIONS" tab.

• Enter applicable Overhead, Profit, and Bonds/Insurance percentages in the "SUMMARY" tab.

This template is crucial for bidders to accurately and comprehensively prepare their cost proposals in a standardized format as required by the solicitation. It guides the breakdown of all anticipated project costs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a checklist intended to assist contractors in building a Critical Path Method (CPM) baseline schedule and subsequent monthly schedule updates and revisions. It outlines the minimum expectations from the owner's perspective for a schedule submittal, drawing from best practice guides.

• Baseline Schedule Requirements: Includes using the entire contract time, intermediate milestones, reasonable activity durations, avoiding unnecessary constraints, clearly defining the critical path, including submittal/approval activities, and establishing a consistent system for activity IDs and codes.
• Monthly Schedule Updates: Focuses on updating actual dates, resources, and costs without changing the baselined logic or durations. It requires capturing progress, updating costs, making corrections, and including a narrative of progress and delays.
• Schedule Revisions: Covers recovery schedules (to mitigate delays) and revised baseline schedules (when the original plan is no longer applicable). It details changes that may be required for duration, logic, scope, resources, and costs.
• Optional Accessories: Includes guidance on Written Narratives (describing the work plan, delays, and recovery), Multiple Calendars (differentiating activities by work conditions), Cost Loading (correlating Schedule of Values with schedule activities), and Resource Loading (demonstrating resource usage for crews and subcontractors).

This checklist provides crucial guidance for bidders on the government's expectations for schedule submittals. Understanding these requirements is essential for developing accurate and compliant project schedules, which are often a key component of proposal evaluation and contract performance management.