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Design/Build Services to Replace Dormitory Windows at the Westover Job Corps Center The US Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps Acquisition Services, has a requirement for a qualified firm to prov... Design/Build Services to Replace Dormitory Windows at the Westover Job Corps Center The US Department of Labor, Office of Job Corps Acquisition Services, has a requirement for a qualified firm to provide design/build services to replace approximately 191 Dormitory windows at the Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, Massachusetts. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.002(b) (2) (i), this notice is issued for the purpose of conducting market research. Market research is being conducted to determine if there are potential businesses with the capacity and experience to perform the required work. This Notice is not to be misconstrued as an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. The full extent of the work will be described in the solicitation, which may follow at a later date. However, a summary of the services to be performed is provided as follows. The work includes services for the design and construction for the following: The work involves design-build services for the replacement of dormitory windows (approximately 191) located at the Westover Job Corp Center. The existing window units are double hung single glazed units with aluminum sashes. The replacement window units will be dual glazed aluminum framed with thermal breaks and will match the original units in appearance and configurations to retain the overall architectural character of each building. Also included in the work is the removal and disposal of asbestos-containing caulking and sealants, lead paint abatement, repairs/replacements of existing windowsills and lintels, and replacement of bathroom exhaust fans and associated electrical work. Design services for the project include field investigation and assessment of the existing windowsills, lintels, and areas adjacent to the windows to identify any replacement or repairs required to ensure proper window installation. The estimated price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Firms interested in this requirement are requested to submit a statement of qualifications. Your statement of qualifications shall demonstrate the capacity of your firm to perform the services described above, and should include the following information: 1. Previous projects of similar scope and value A. Contractor has provided design and construction services on two and more window replacement projects on occupied historically significant buildings with a $1M to $5M constructed value within the last five years. B. Contractor has previous project experience on at least one project encompassing hazardous materials remediation within the last five years. Provide previous project examples that include the location of the project (Northeast United States), the project owner, a brief and concise description of the project scope, specialty design consultants employed, a comparison of the construction budget versus construction award value, and the final contract amount. 2. Project Location A. Contractor has completed three (3) or more projects in the Northeast United States in the last five years indicating familiarity with state and local codes, environmental conditions, economic conditions, and experience/qualifications of local design consultants. 3. Project schedule, safety, and quality of work A. Contractor has a proven record of excellent performance by completing projects on or ahead of time. Using the previous project examples include the Contract Award/NTP date, the original contract completion date, and the actual contract completion date for each project. B. Contractor has a proven record of excellent performance by reducing cost and completing projects on or below budget. Using the previous project examples indicate the contract award amount, the final contract value, and a percentage of change order value relative to the total construction value for each project. C. Contractor has established Safety and Quality Control procedures and protocols which are consistently applied to all projects. 4. Financial Capabilities General Contractor is in sound financial standing with no claims or liens. General Contractor has sufficient financial capacity to bond a project in the $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 range. Provide aggregate and per project bonding capacity limits. Your project examples shall include the location of the project, the project owner, a brief description of the services performed. Your synopsis should also include the date of contract award, the original and final date of contract completion. Using the previous project examples indicate the original contract price and final contract value. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; and 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. Your submission should not exceed 10 pages. Your response to this Notice, is due no later than October 5, 2022, by 2:00 PM EDT, and submit it via email to Mahroos Ghaffar, Contract Specialist, US Department of Labor/OASAM/OSPE/JCAS, A&E Construction, ghaffar.mahroos@dol.gov. HUBZone businesses, small disabled veteran owned businesses, veteran owned small businesses, woman owned small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) businesses and large businesses are encouraged to submit. NAICS Code for this requirement is 236220. Acknowledgment of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified regarding the results of the Government’s evaluation of the information received. The determination to proceed with the acquisition is within the discretion of the Government. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please be reminded that a prospective Offeror interested in obtaining a contract award with the Government must be registered in the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) database. Additional information regarding contractor registration can be obtained through the following website, www.SAM.gov.