Z--FRRI 253825 Rehabilitate Civil Rights Structures

Sources Sought Questionnaire

This document is a Sources Sought questionnaire to gauge industry interest and determine the appropriate solicitation method for a Design-Bid-Build construction project. It is crucial for market research and potential small business set-aside determinations.

• Experience: Prime and Subcontractor experience with Federal Government construction contracts, and recent experience with historic structure rehabilitation.

• Licensing & Permitting: Approach to complying with local construction building licensing and permitting for Birmingham, Alabama.

• Bonding Capacity: Stated bonding capacity for single contracts and for the year.

• Division 1 Submittals: Preparedness for Division 1 submittal requirements prior to Notice to Proceed.

• Self-Performance: Estimated percentage of work the company will self-perform.

• Warranty & Liquidated Damages: Preparedness for Construction Warranty and Liquidated Damages clauses.

• Proposal Commitment: Likelihood of submitting a proposal if a Design-Bid-Build solicitation is posted.

• Influencing Factors: Factors influencing proposal submission commitment (solicitation posting, schedule, specs/drawings, other commitments).

• Small Business Certifications: SBA certifications (ISBEE, IEE, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, Other).

• SAM.GOV Cage Code: Company's Cage Code.

• Point of Contact: Contact information (name, phone, email).

• Capability Demonstration: Inclusion of information demonstrating experience and capability on similar projects.

• Complete and submit the survey by the deadline.

• Submittal Due Date/Time: December 13, 2024, 03:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submit To: Cary Atwood (cary_atwood@nps.gov) and Carlos Garcia (carlos_garcia@nps.gov).

• This is a market research tool, not a solicitation. Responses will inform the government's decision on the solicitation method and potential set-asides.

• The project is anticipated to be solicited around Spring 2025, with construction completion by Spring 2026.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes to gauge industry interest and capabilities for the "Rehabilitate Civil Rights Structures (Greyhound Bus Depot and Mural Building)" project. The National Park Service (NPS) is not requesting proposals at this time but seeks information to develop an acquisition strategy. The government anticipates a competitive acquisition and will consider responses to determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate.

• Location: Freedom Riders National Monument, Anniston, Alabama.
• Scope: Rehabilitation of a 1950s era 2,900 ft² Greyhound Bus Depot and a 2,520 ft² Mural Building, including a 4,300 ft² driveway/parking lot.
• Objective: To restore these historic structures, integral to the Civil Rights Movement, allowing visitors to learn about their significance.
• Estimated Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
• Period of Performance: Anticipated 365 calendar days, potentially including winter construction.

General (Both Buildings):

• Consideration for thermal performance improvements (roof insulation, storm sash).
• Exterior envelope restoration for weatherproofing and repair (masonry cleaning, repair, repointing, wood surface recoating).
• Interior finishes repair, potentially involving lead-based paint stabilization.
• Creation of an ABAAS-compliant, universally accessible path of travel.

Greyhound Bus Depot Specifics:

• Abatement of hazardous materials (lead, asbestos).
• Demolition of non-historic elements.
• Rehabilitation of interior surfaces and materials.
• Interpretive/architectural treatment for interior spaces.
• Historic restrooms to be treated as passive interpretation spaces (water service removed).
• Installation of interior CMU wall to recapture historic configuration.
• Preservation, repair, and selective replacement of roof and canopy.
• Repair of historic architectural features (windows, doors).
• Upgrades to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Installation of new fire detection, suppression, alarm, and security systems.

Mural Building Specifics:

• Abatement of hazardous materials.

• Upgrades to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire detection, and suppression systems.

• Creation of visitor contact space, restrooms, employee area, office, and multi-use space.

• Submittal Contents: Company name, DUNS, contact info, business type (large/small, SBA certifications), bonding capacity statement, and demonstration of experience/capability on similar projects. Existing marketing materials are optional.

• Questionnaire: Complete the attached "A14_Sources Sought Questionnaire."

• Due Date: December 13, 2024, 03:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission: Via email to Cary Atwood (cary_atwood@nps.gov) and Carlos Garcia (carlos_garcia@nps.gov).

• NAICS Code: 236220

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M

• Anticipated Solicitation Issuance: Spring of 2025.

• Bonding: Bid, performance, and payment bonds are anticipated to be required.

• No proposal package, solicitation, specification, or drawings are currently available.

• Responses are voluntary, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred.

• The site is in an urban area with limited staging, and is 5 miles from nearest suppliers and lodging.