Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Introduction: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL d... Introduction: The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related to science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation’s energy and environmental goals. The campus is managed by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (hereinafter called “Alliance”) has entered into Contract with the Department of Energy (hereinafter called "DOE"), an agency of the U.S. Government (hereinafter called "Government"), for the management and operation of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (hereinafter called “NREL”). All references to "NREL" in this Sources Sought shall mean the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. Background: The front of the FTLB originally had a common area. Over time, a portion of the front exterior space was converted into interior lobby space and office spaces. The FTLB lobby desires to be renovated for staff to efficiently share a common space. The scope entails demolition and new construction. Objective: NREL is seeking information from qualified general contractors (Subcontractors) for to renovate the lobby located on the NREL South Table Mountain (STM) Campus located in Golden, Colorado. NREL will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) within 30 days/or sooner from the day of the notice. for Construction Services. Scope: The Subcontractor shall possess the capabilities to provide construction services encompassing project management and supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to modify and add mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural features, information technology (IT), fire, and safety systems. Drawings and Specifications will be provided in the forthcoming RFP. Rough Order of Magnitude for this project is estimated between $1M and $1.5M. Qualification/Submission Requirements: The Subcontractor shall provide examples (Qty.: 3 Min.; 5 Max.), as well as past performance, of successfully completed projects similar to the project herein. NREL is seeking information from the Subcontractor that demonstrates the Subcontractor’s capability to manage lower-tier subcontractors with regards to safety, security, schedule, costs, certified payrolls, wage rate requirements (Davis-Bacon) and administrative requirements. In addition to the above, the Subcontractor is encouraged to provide project experience working with state or federal agencies. Subcontractors with a bona-fide office location within a 50-mile radius to NREL is required. Project Location: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Field Test Laboratory Building (FTLB) 15523 Denver West Parkway Golden CO 80401 In addition to the above, the Subcontractor shall: Provide three (3) examples of successfully completed projects which show your firms capability to manage multiple lower-tier subcontractors in the following construction discipline areas (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural, IT, and safety systems.). Examples of projects performed in tenant occupied or operating facilities is a plus. Provide a list of government agencies that your firm has contracted with or performed work for that confirms you have experience with their construction management procedures. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: The NAICS code is 236220 for Construction Services. This will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. VERBAL REPLIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL INQUIRIES MUST BE IN WRITING via E-MAIL. Any organizations interested in working with NREL to provide construction services described herein shall submit their response via e-mail to Randy.Fransua@nrel.gov. A list of interested parties will be maintained and considered for further consideration. Responses to this notice must be received by electronically 5:00 p.m. MST, November 7, 2022. Responding to this request identifies your organization as an interested candidate only. Your submittal is not in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP).