General Contractor Services for enabling work associated with the Annex for the Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse located in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for General Contractor Services for enabling work associated with the Annex for the Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is market research to identify qualified contractors, including small businesses, for a project estimated between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000. Responses are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves significant construction services at the Hato Rey Federal Campus, 150 Carlos Chardon Avenue, San Juan, PR. Key tasks include:
- Relocating existing emergency generators and purchasing/installing an additional emergency generator.
- Installing an underground fuel oil tank.
- Relocating main domestic and fire service lines.
- Demolishing and decommissioning existing above-ground fuel oil tanks and the generator building.
The Campus will remain fully operational, requiring work predominantly after business hours to minimize disruption. The selected GC must comply with Government access and security requirements and adhere to GSA PBS Interim Buildings Standards, BIM, U.S. Courts Design Guide, and Publication 64.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
- Anticipated Award: September 2026
- Duration: Estimated 18 months
- Magnitude: $20,000,000 to $25,000,000
- NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if adequate Small Business, HUBZone, Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses exist for a potential set-aside.
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a written Letter of Interest and Capability Statement (5-page limit, PDF) addressing:
- Company details (name, UEI, address, POC, phone, email).
- Active SAM.gov registration.
- Business size and socioeconomic designations (8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Capability to perform: Three (3) prime contractor projects over $10,000,000, similar in scope, size, complexity, and duration, completed within the past seven (7) years.
- Experience with mechanical/electrical system modifications (e.g., generators) in occupied, high-security facilities, including risk mitigation strategies.
- Bonding capability: Single project up to $25,000,000 and aggregate capacity.
- Joint venture details (if applicable).
- Narrative for out-of-area firms on performing work at a fair and reasonable price.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not commit GSA to issue a solicitation. A solicitation is anticipated based on the market survey outcome. Electronic submissions (max 25MB) should be sent to Natalia.Lugo-VinaCruz@gsa.gov with the subject line "Hato Rey RFI Response." Questions or requests for meetings can be directed to Ms. Natalia Lugo-Vina at (347) 331-6783.