Recarpet Chambers-Jury Room and Bankruptcy IT Remodel SD0021ZZ

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

To remodel the Bankruptcy Court's IT office in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to improve functionality while adhering to historic preservation guidelines.

• Demolish existing wall partitions and an existing door opening.

• Test and manage lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials (ACM) according to GSA requirements and applicable regulations.

• Contain dust and debris during construction.

• Relocate and surface mount existing electrical and data lines using Wiremold, or install new ones as indicated on drawings.

• Rewire lighting to utilize existing switches.

• Construct a new wall to close off an existing door opening.

• Install new vinyl plank flooring and vinyl base.

• Paint walls using commercial-grade, low-VOC paint, matching existing colors where necessary.

• Replace damaged or missing ceiling tiles.

• Install new data box covers with jacks.

• Install six new LED flat panel light fixtures.

• Provide and install new window coverings.

• Move existing furniture and systems furniture within the office space.

• Repair any damage to pre-construction condition.

• Adherence to GSA Base Lead Management requirements.

• Dust containment to the maximum extent feasible.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for asbestos abatement.

• All electrical work must comply with local and national codes.

• GSA BuildGreen standards and PBS P-100.

• Location: Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse, 400 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (Building Number: SD0021).

• Period of Performance: 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Strict adherence to historic preservation guidelines (ADM 1020.2, National Historic Preservation Act, Secretary of the Interior's Standards, GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines, etc.).

• Any work altering historic fabric requires approval from GSA's Historic Preservation Officer and the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

• Asbestos abatement must be conducted by a South Dakota licensed contractor.

• Contractor must provide a Method of Procedures (MOP) and other required submittals prior to work commencement and upon completion.

• Contractor is responsible for verifying all measurements and site conditions.

• Compliance with Universal Scope Requirements including Safety & Health, Energy/Sustainability/Environmental, Building Systems Integration, and Design Elements.

• Adherence to GSA security and badging requirements.

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

This document outlines the Universal Scope Requirements (V4.2 – 8.1.25) that accompany all Scope of Work Templates for a project. It details mandatory requirements related to safety, health, energy, sustainability, environmental considerations, building systems integration, and design elements.

This document is structured into several sections covering critical areas:

Safety & Health:

• Contractor responsibility for compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Submission of a site-specific written Project Safety and Health Program.
• Specific requirements for Asbestos (Pre-Alteration Assessments) and Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint management.
• Adherence to Fire & Life Safety standards.
• Compliance with Accessibility standards (ABAAS).
• Requirement for a Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental:

• Procurement of biobased products.
• Stormwater and Erosion Control measures.
• Safe Digging and Utility Locates.
• Pursuit of utility rebates and incentives.
• Water Treatment for Building Mechanical Systems.
• Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Building Systems Integration:

• Commissioning (Cx) of newly installed equipment and systems.
• Strict adherence to GSA IT Network security protocols for any IP devices.
• Integration of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Installation of Advanced Metering Systems (AMS).
• Requirements for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and National Computerized Maintenance Management System (NCMMS) data.

Design Elements:

• Adherence to Historic Preservation requirements.

• Energy Design standards, aiming for significant fossil fuel consumption reduction.

• Electrical Design, including Arc Flash Studies.

• Lighting Design with automatic controls and daylight-harvesting.

• Mechanical Design adhering to ICC codes and GSA standards.

• Seismic Safety Design requirements.

• Physical Security Performance Attributes aligned with ISC standards.

• Compliance with numerous federal regulations (CFR, EPA, OSHA), industry standards (NFPA, SMACNA, ASHRAE), and GSA-specific policies and guides.

• Specific performance criteria for IAQ, energy efficiency (e.g., 20-30% better than ASHRAE 90.1), and cybersecurity.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but it applies to projects under GSA jurisdiction, potentially including the Denver Federal Center (DFC).

• Submission of various plans (Safety, IAQ, Lead Management, BIM Execution Plan).
• Coordination with GSA Industrial Hygiene, IT Security, R8 Energy Team, R8 AMS Manager, and Historic Preservation Officers.
• Use of specific software and data formats (e.g., Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, COBie).
• Cybersecurity requirements for IT devices, including IPv6 compliance and NIST SP 800-213 for IoT devices.
• Adherence to Section 889 of the NDAA.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for construction, alteration, or repair services. The government requires performance of the work described in the attached documents, which include various SOWs and requirements.

• Re-carpeting of Chambers and Jury Room (approx. 1,450 SF) including furniture moving and carpet disposal.

• Asbestos abatement in the Jury Room (approx. 560 SF of asbestos tile and mastic).

• Remodeling of the Bankruptcy Court IT office to improve functionality.

• Asbestos and lead paint abatement for the Bankruptcy Court IT Remodel (approx. 220 square feet).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all listed items.

• Period of Performance (PoP) for all items: 03/20/2026 - 05/29/2026.

• Place of Performance for all items: 400 S PHILLIPS AVENUE SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-6848.

• Offers are due by 4:00 PM (CST) on 3/10/2026.

• Offers must be submitted to the address listed in Item 8.

• Offer guarantee is not required.

• Offers must provide at least 60 calendar days for Government acceptance.

• Performance and payment bonds are not required.

• Not explicitly stated in this portion of the document.

• The solicitation includes multiple SOWs and requirements documents.

• The document references WD SD20260028 dated 02JAN2026 and a Proposal Summary Template.

Solicitation

This solicitation seeks proposals for a construction contract to recarpet chambers-jury room and perform an IT remodel of the Bankruptcy area (SD0021ZZ). The project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

• Recarpeting of chambers and jury room.

• IT remodel of the first-floor Bankruptcy office.

• Compliance with GSA Base Lead Management Requirements and Universal Scope Requirements (USR).

• Adherence to Wage Determination SD20260028 dated 02JAN2026.

• Specific drawings for the first-floor Bankruptcy office remodel are provided.

• Estimated Cost of Construction: $25,000 to $100,000.

• A Bid Guarantee is not required.

• A payment bond or alternative payment protection is required if the contract exceeds $35,000 but does not exceed $150,000.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM CDT.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to juan.juarez@gsa.gov. Maximum file size is 25 MB.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the technical proposals of the three lowest-priced offers. Proposals must meet acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

• Non-Cost Factors for Acceptability:

  • Management Plan and Schedule
  • Experience on Similar Projects and Past Performance

• Price Evaluation: Price reasonableness will be evaluated. Price realism analysis will NOT be performed.

• Set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

• Offerors must have an "Active" SAM registration status at the time of submission.

• Site Visit: Mandatory site visit on February 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST. Pre-registration is required.

• Clarifications: Requests for clarification must be submitted at least 13 calendar days prior to the offer due date.

• Buy American Requirements: The solicitation includes FAR 52.225-9 (Buy American-Construction Materials) and 52.225-10 (Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines a construction contract for the General Services Administration (GSA) at the Sioux Falls Federal Courthouse. The project involves recarpeting approximately 1450 SF of carpet, remodeling the Bankruptcy Court's IT office, and performing asbestos/lead abatements. The building number is SD0021.

• Recarpeting of chambers, jury room, and bankruptcy IT office.

• Remodeling of the Bankruptcy Court's IT office.

• Asbestos and lead abatements.

• Adherence to specifications, drawings, and GSA Base Lead Management Requirements.

• Compliance with Buy American provisions.

• Submission of project schedule, shop drawings, samples, and other required submittals.

• Personnel must obtain an Enter on Duty (EOD) determination and potentially HSPD-12 clearance for site access.

• Period of Performance:

  • Commencement: Within 10 days of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
  • Substantial Completion: No later than 30 calendar days from NTP.
  • Contract Completion: Within 10 calendar days of Substantial Completion.

• Liquidated Damages: $61 per calendar day.

• Contract Price Form: Includes Base Contract, Unit Prices, Allowances, and Option 1. Specific pricing details are to be filled in.

• Proposals are to be submitted according to the terms of the solicitation (details not fully provided in this excerpt).

• The contract includes various FAR and GSAR clauses covering labor standards, payment, site conditions, and more.

• This contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside.

• The contract consists of SF1442, the Agreement, SOW, Specifications, Drawings, Exhibits, Amendments, Modifications, and other Attachments.

• Contractors must comply with requirements for safeguarding and disseminating Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) building information.

• Payment bonds and performance bonds may be required based on contract value.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To re-carpet the Chambers and Jury Room in the U.S. Courthouse located in Sioux Falls, SD, including the abatement of asbestos-containing materials.

• Removal of approximately 1,450 SF of existing broadloom carpet and associated mastic.

• Abatement of approximately 560 SF of asbestos tile and mastic in the Jury Room.

• Preparation of the subfloor for new carpet installation.

• Installation of approximately 162 square yards of new broadloom carpet (Bentley Kings Road, "Sapphire Blue", 42 oz/square yard, with attached polyurethane cushion backing).

• Moving and returning of furniture (excluding agency-owned computer equipment).

• Protection of woodwork, lighting, and other finishes from dust and damage.

• Containment of dust and fumes, utilizing low-VOC products where feasible.

• Repair of any damage caused by the project to pre-construction condition.

• Compliance with CRI 104 and manufacturer's carpet installation recommendations.

• Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for asbestos abatement (OSHA, EPA, SD DANR).

• Final visual clearance and air sampling by a third-party industrial hygienist.

• Use of zero or low-VOC products.

• Location: United States Courthouse, 400 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104-57104.

• Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. An additional 30 days is required for badging. Material procurement time is not included in the 30-day completion period.

• Contractor must be licensed for asbestos abatement in South Dakota.

• All work must comply with historic preservation guidelines due to the building's listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Submittals required include a Method of Procedures (MOP), safety and health program, IAQ management plan, and material specifications.

• Contractor must follow GSA's security and badging requirements.

• Site access is limited to business hours (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) unless otherwise directed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains "Demo Plan" and "Construction Plan" drawings for the T10 First floor Bankruptcy office remodel 2025 project. These plans outline the demolition and construction activities required for the remodel.

Demo Plan:

• Remove existing walls
• Remove and salvage doors/frames for relocation
• Remove and paint heat registers
• Remove carpet and wall base
• Patch holes in walls
• Remove and salvage electrical and data lines
• Remove existing blinds
• Relocate system furniture

Construction Plan:

• Install salvaged doors in new locations
• Surface mount salvaged electrical and data lines
• Reinstall painted heat registers
• Install new vinyl Plank flooring and vinyl wall base
• Build new wall sections to close old door openings
• Install new data box covers with jacks
• Install new blinds
• Paint walls with selected color
• Paint walls to match existing color

These plans are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, including demolition and new construction requirements. They will inform cost estimations, material needs, and project timelines for responding to the solicitation.

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

This document outlines the minimum requirements for lead-disturbing activities at GSA-administered buildings. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform these activities.

• Lead Disturbing Activities: Includes sanding, burning, welding, cutting, sawing, abrading, scraping, or otherwise impacting materials with lead-containing paints or coatings (LCP) or other lead-containing materials.

• Definitions: Clarifies "Lead Disturbing Activities" and "Lead Containing Paint" (LCP), noting that any detectable level of lead in paint is regulated under OSHA.

• Permitting/Regulations/Codes: Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and complying with federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1025, 1926.62, 1910.134), EPA (40 CFR 260 et seq.), Federal Management Regulation (41 CFR 102-80.30), DOT (49 CFR 171 & 172), state hazardous waste rules, GSA BuildGreen standards, and PBS P-100.

• Lead Disturbing Work Practices and Control Requirements: Requires qualified contractors, field verification of conditions, and coordination with GSA. Mandates compliance with OSHA Lead in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.62), proper PPE, worker training, medical surveillance, restricted access, isolation of work areas with negative pressure (HEPA filters), and minimization of dust generation (HEPA-shrouded equipment, wet methods, no dry sweeping/compressed air). Requires prompt cleanup and good hygiene practices.

• Final Clean and Oversight: GSA may require third-party oversight. Final cleaning involves wet wiping and HEPA vacuums. If areas fail clearance tests, re-cleaning is required at no additional cost.

• Lead Bearing Waste Material Disposal: All lead-containing debris must be double-bagged, labeled, containerized, and disposed of off-site at an appropriate facility, complying with hazardous waste regulations. Metal building materials may be recycled if regulations are met and facilities accept lead-painted metal.

• Submittals: Prior to work, submit a written method of procedure (MOP) detailing qualifications, work scope, controls, phasing, waste management, and SDSs. GSA Project Manager and Regional Industrial Hygienist must approve.

• Deliverables: Upon completion, provide a closure report including a statement of activities, controls used, disposal facility information, copies of licenses/certifications, worker documentation, air monitoring data, daily logs, and waste manifests.

• Variances: No variances from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) are allowed without prior written approval from the GSA Regional Industrial Hygienist.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage rates applicable to Building Construction Projects in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It specifies prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades, including Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic, Pipefitter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Insulator, Ironworker, Laborer, Operator, Painter, Plumber, Roofer, Sheet Metal Worker, and Truck Driver. It also includes footnotes regarding vacation pay credit and paid holidays. The document references Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage) and provides information on how to interpret rate identifiers and the wage determination appeals process.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal construction projects in the specified geographic area and construction type. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs in their proposals and to ensure their bids meet all wage and hour requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a template for bidders to use when preparing their proposal summary. It outlines the structure for breaking down costs by CSI division, including material, labor, and equipment. It also provides a section for calculating overhead, profit, and bonds.

• Project Information: Fields for Project Number/Name, Building Number/Name, and RFP Number.
• Cost Breakdown: Organized by CSI Division (e.g., General Requirements, Concrete, Masonry), with columns for SOW Task No., Description, Unit Type, Quantity, Material, Labor, Equipment, and Line Item Total.
• Substantial vs. Ancillary Pricing: Instructions to break down costs for items over $2K or 10% of the project as "Substantial," with all other costs considered "ancillary."
• Division Totals: A field to sum costs for each CSI division.
• Summary Costs: Sections for Subtotal, Overhead, Profit, Bonds, and a final TOTAL.
• Overhead Rate Sheet: A separate sheet details that "ALL INCLUSIVE" rates must cover subcontractor mark-ups, prime contractor overhead, social security contributions, insurance, unemployment insurance, mobilization/demobilization, quality control, adjustment factors, incidental tools, submittals, task order preparation, and GSA PMIS engagement. It explicitly excludes profit and direct project costs for Project Manager, Superintendent, and Bonds from overhead. Travel costs are only paid outside a specified radius.

This template provides a standardized format for bidders to present their cost proposals. It guides them on how to categorize and present their pricing, including specific instructions on distinguishing substantial costs and what must be included in their overhead rates. Bidders must use this structure to ensure their proposals are complete and compliant with the expected cost breakdown methodology.