NIH General Construction (Handyman Services) Blanket Purchase Agreement

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) cover sheet intended to be submitted with a proposal. Offerors must forward the entire questionnaire, including this cover sheet, to their previous clients for completion. The completed questionnaire should then be returned directly to the specified email addresses: @nih.gov and matthew.heavey@nih.gov.

Offeror Fill-In Section I:

• Offeror Name
• Name of Organization Providing Reference
• Address of Organization Providing Reference
• Contract Number
• Project Description
• Contract/Task Order Amount
• Performance Period
• Role of Contractor (Prime or Sub-contractor)

Evaluator Section II:

• Numerical ratings (5-Superior, 4-Very Good, 3-Satisfactory, 2-Marginal, 1-Unacceptable, N/A) for 14 performance criteria, including:
  • Ability to manage high-volume small projects
  • Consistency of quality and timeliness
  • Reasonableness of price
  • Adherence to schedule
  • Quality and completeness of repairs
  • Responsiveness to government requests
  • Adherence to safety and security requirements
  • Recommendation for similar services (Yes/No)
• Evaluator's Point of Contact Information

Evaluator Section III:

• Space for additional comments regarding contractor performance, with an emphasis on explaining any low ratings.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders to gather past performance information from their clients. It outlines the specific criteria the government will use to evaluate past performance, allowing bidders to understand what aspects of their previous work clients should focus on when completing the form. Bidders are responsible for ensuring accurate client contact information and timely submission of the completed questionnaires to the government.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various categories of service employees working on covered federal contracts. Bidders must use this document to understand the labor costs associated with the opportunity.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-4269
• Revision Number: 32
• Date of Last Revision: 3/30/2026
• Geographic Area: State of Maryland, specifically the Counties of Frederick and Montgomery.
• Occupational Listings: The document lists numerous occupations categorized by field (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Information Technology) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.
• Executive Orders: It references Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining specific requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages.
• Benefits: Details health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for proposals. It dictates the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees performing work under the contract. Failure to comply with these wage and benefit requirements can lead to contract violations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing table and related guidance for labor rates, materials, and overhead/profit for handyman, maintenance, repair, and minor construction services. It outlines how contractors should structure their pricing for task orders under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Labor Rates: Requires fully burdened hourly rates for various labor categories (e.g., General Laborer, Carpenter, Electrician, HVAC Technician, Painter, Welder, Plumber). Rates must include wages, fringe benefits, administrative expenses, incidentals, and consumables. Specific estimated annual hours are provided for each category.
• DBA vs. SCLA: Differentiates between Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) requirements for construction projects over $2,000 and McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLA) for service/maintenance over $2,500.
• Materials: Materials are reimbursable at actual invoice cost. Contractors may apply a handling/markup rate, not to exceed a specified percentage.
• Overhead and Profit: Maximum allowable indirect cost and profit rates are defined as ceilings, with the right for the Government to negotiate lower rates.
• Call Pricing Formula: Provides the formula for calculating the Total Task Order Price, including labor, overhead/profit, and material costs.
• Emergency/After-Hours Services: Includes CLINs for adjustments for After Hours, Weekend/Holiday, and Emergency Response services.
• Price Ceiling/Order Limitations: Individual task orders cannot exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Calls over $15,000 require processing by a contracting officer.
• BPA Term: The BPA has a five (5) year ordering period.

This document is critical for bidders to understand how to price their proposals. It details the specific labor categories, the basis for calculating rates (fully burdened), material reimbursement policies, overhead and profit limitations, and the overall structure for task order pricing. Bidders must complete the relevant portions of this pricing table accurately to be considered for the opportunity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis seeking to identify Small Business concerns interested and capable of entering into a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Handyman/General Construction Services. The BPA will be used by NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) to place orders for recurring general construction and handyman service requirements. The anticipated NAICS Code is 236220, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The requirement is anticipated to be 100% set aside for small business concerns, with the intent to make multiple awards across various socio-economic categories.

The scope includes routine handyman/construction/other services, such as:

• General handyman services for facility upkeep and minor construction.

• Office and laboratory moves, furniture relocation, and related support.

• Patching, painting, and surface repairs.

• Minor repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

• Preventative maintenance and small-scale repair work.

• New work, alterations, additions, and repair of real property facilities and structures. Contractors must provide all necessary resources, management, personnel, materials, supervision, transportation, supplies, and equipment.

• The BPA Suite will be administered by OALM/DCAFL.

• Orders will be placed in accordance with FAR Part 13 procedures.

• Procurements will range from below the micro-purchase threshold up to the simplified acquisition threshold.

• BPAs will be evaluated annually and may remain in place for up to five (5) years.

• NIH anticipates six (6) (+/-) small business awards.

• Interested parties must be registered in SAM under NAICS Code 236220.

• Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Clarion Miller (pete.miller@nih.gov) with a courtesy copy to Matthew Heavey (matthew.heavey@nih.gov), referencing "Handyman BPA" in the subject line.

• Submissions must include UEI#, Tax ID#, Point of Contact, Company website, Business size/socioeconomic category, Capability Statement (covering Relevance of Experience, Volume and Consistency, Quality and Timeliness, Response Capability, Overall Performance, and client POCs), Bonding letter, labor/material mark-up/overhead/profit rates (Attachment 1), acknowledgment of GPC acceptance up to $15,000, and past performance (Attachment 4-PPQ).

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative assessment for best value, considering:

  • Relevance of Experience
  • Volume and Consistency
  • Quality and Timeliness
  • Response Capability
  • Overall Performance

• Streamlined evaluation techniques may be used, and discussions may not be conducted.

• 100% set aside for small business concerns.

• Contractors must be capable of accepting the Government Purchase Card for orders up to $15,000.

• Contractors must be capable of obtaining payment bonds for projects valued between $35,000 and the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

• Offerors must have resources to respond to emergency work orders within 90 minutes.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

• The Government will not provide feedback regarding submissions.

• Attachments include: Pricing Table, DBA Wage Determination, SCLA Wage Determination, and PPQ.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for Davis-Bacon Act wages, specifically for building construction in Montgomery County, Maryland. It provides the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on covered federal or federally funded construction projects.

• General Decision Number: MD20260120
• Superseded Decision Number: MD20250120
• State: Maryland
• County: Montgomery County
• Construction Type: Building
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• Wage Rates and Fringes: Detailed lists of hourly rates and fringe benefits for numerous job classifications (e.g., BALANCING TECHNICIAN, BRICKLAYER, CARPENTER, ELECTRICIAN, PLUMBER, TRUCK DRIVER, etc.).
• Executive Orders: Information regarding Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors).
• Appeals Process: Details on the procedures for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately estimate labor costs for any construction work falling under the Davis-Bacon Act. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to penalties. The listed rates and fringes are the minimums required for covered employees on this opportunity.