Renovation of a municipal facility in Washington, District of Columbia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The District of Columbia (the "District") Department of General Services ("DGS" or "Department") is issuing this Invitation for Bids ("IFB") to engage a licensed Commercial Roofing Contractor ("Contractor") to provide all labor, material, equipment, site supervision, inspection for the demolition of existing roofing system and removal from site, and the installation of new roofing system (the "Project"). The Project site is at the DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services ("FEMS") Engine Company 22 ("EC22"), located at 5760 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C 20011. This solicitation is being set aside for Offerors that are certified by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development ("DSLBD") as certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion by the Substantial Completion Date, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the actual damage to the Department for the delay will be impossible to determine, and in lieu thereof, the Contractor shall pay to the Department, as fixed, agreed and liquidated delay damages in the amount of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) per day for each calendar day of delay for failure to meet the Substantial Completion Date. The Contractor and the Department agree that the liquidated damages do not constitute, and shall not be deemed, a penalty but represent a reasonable approximation of the damages to the Department associated with a delay in the Project. The Project consists of the demolition of existing roofing and installation of a new roofing system, as outlined in Attachment J.1 (Drawings & Specifications). This SOW does not provide comprehensive documentation of all the items required to complete the work. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure a turnkey solution is delivered. 1. All work shall be in full compliance with the requirements of all applicable codes, the codes and regulation of the District of Columbia and all other agency having jurisdiction over the work of this Contract. 2. Provide all engineering, layout and coordination as required for the complete and proper installation of the new roofing systems. 3. Obtain all Department of Buildings ("DOB") permits and inspections for the work. Offer guidance and clarification to project stakeholders regarding DOB regulations and compliance requirements. 4. Maintain regular communication with the Project team including contractors, architects, engineers, and owner's representatives. 5. Attend job meetings and construction coordination meetings as required or requested. 6. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any roofing system literature (i.e., manuals, product data, cut-sheets and warranties, etc.) for the roofing system installed. 7. The Contractor shall utilize ProjectTeam for all Project correspondence and communication, including but not limited to the submission of Project submittals, request for information, monthly progress billing, field observation, inspection reports, closeout document, etc. 8. In addition to the submission of electronic Project closeout documents, provide to the DGS Project Manager, at the completion of the Project, a non-electronic closeout document in an organized/bounded format (i.e., notebook, folder, flash drive, etc.). 9. Provide operation and preventative maintenance training on the installed new roofing system upon the completion of the work. 10. Provide final cleaning of all contractor-installed systems/workspaces and dispose all debris resulting from the work. Last Day for Questions: July 8, 2024, by 4:00 P.M If a prospective bidder has any questions relative to this solicitation, the prospective Bidder shall submit the questions in writing. The prospective Bidder shall submit questions through online. Bond Notes: Bidders are required to submit with their bid a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of total bidding budget, in the form included as Attachment J.10. All bonding companies must be included on the Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties. Alternatively, Bidders may submit a cashier's check in lieu of a bid bond. However, in the event a Bidder who is awarded the Agreement fails to post a payment and performance bond for the full value of the Agreement, the Bidder shall there by forfeit the full amount of the cashier's check, and the Department shall collect such funds as liquidated damages. If the Bidder chooses to submit a cashier's check in lieu of a bid bond, the Bidder must complete the form included as Attachment J.11 and return, notarized, with the Bidder's Proposal. The Contractor shall be required to provide payment and performance bonds each having a penal value equal to 100% of the Contract Amount. The Contractor shall provide the required bonds within ten (10) days of the execution of the Contract. All bonding companies must be licensed to conduct business in the District of Columbia and be included on the Department of Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties website. The Contractor shall submit with its bid a certification to provide payment and performance bonds (Attachment J.13) The term of the Contract shall be from the date of the CO's execution through December 30, 2024 ("Substantial Completion Date"). Final Completion shall be no later than January 30, 2025 ("Final Completion Date" The Department reserves the right to accept/reject any/all bids resulting from this IFB. The CO may reject all bids or waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received whenever it is determined that such action is in the best interest of the District.)