Renovation of a mixed-use development in Washington, District of Columbia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a military facility.

Question Deadline 05/29/2026 at 5:00 PM ET Deadline for receiving questions via e-Procurement system Q&A tab. Questions received after this will not be considered. Events DC is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Design and Permit Ready Sprinkler Systems Services at the DC Armory. The work involves designing and preparing permit-ready sprinkler systems in compliance with the DC Fire Code and International Building Code for programmed assembly areas within the Armory, which is a historic structure serving as both the headquarters for the DC National Guard and a public assembly venue. The contractor will work under the direction of Events DC's designated on-site representative. Responses must be submitted electronically through Events DC's e-Procurement system and must include two separate submissions: a Technical Proposal and a Cost Proposal. To be considered, contractors must have at least fifteen years of experience designing NFPA 13 sprinkler systems for sensitive historic buildings or large public assembly facilities, ten years of experience in high-occupancy venues, a design team with a District-licensed Professional Engineer, experience in secure government facilities, and relevant examples from major market convention centers or similar venues. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and District regulations and codes. A thirty-five percent set-aside is required for a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) as defined by the "Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Amendment Act of 2014."