Department of Treasury Finishes Repairs and Replacement Project

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Request for Information (RFI) 2032H326R00007, clarifying various aspects of the proposed project and solicitation.

• Carpet Furnishing: The contractor will furnish the carpet. Specific carpet details (Collection - Mind Over Matter, Style Name/ Style – Forward Vision GT135, Color 678 Expertise, Fiber Type - Duracolor Premium Nylon, Construction Tufted, Backing Material – EcoFlex TM One, Size 24"x24") are provided.
• Contract Award: The project will be awarded to multiple contractors.
• Pricing: RS Means values allow for overhead and profit.
• Past Performance: Previously provided Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) from personnel no longer employed by the client are acceptable.
• Work Hours: Evening work is as outlined in Section C2 of the solicitation, with 80% to 100% of task orders expected to be performed off-hours (6 PM to 6 AM).
• Scope of Work: The "seed project" is painting only and excludes modifications or replacement of carpet, lighting, fan coil units, fire protection systems, windows, doors, or window blinds. However, the overarching IDIQ includes carpet removal and replacement.
• Redaction Requirements: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Past Performance) should be redacted. Volume III (Price) should also be redacted. Volume IV (Clauses and Provisions) should not be redacted.
• IDIQ Contracts: The anticipated minimum and maximum number of IDIQ contracts to be awarded is currently unknown.

These clarifications refine the understanding of project scope, contractor responsibilities, submission requirements (including redaction), and work hours, which may impact bidder proposals and planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains two attachments intended for bidder use in responding to a solicitation. Attachment 1 is an Initial Staffing Plan, which offerors must complete for the base and each option period. Attachment 2 is a Monthly Workforce Report, a post-award deliverable for contractors.

Attachment 1 – Initial Staffing Plan (Proposal Deliverable):

• Requires completion of a table detailing:
  • Employer Company
  • Labor Category
  • Labor Type (Technical/Non-Technical)
  • Employee Name (Last, First)
  • PIV / Employee Unique ID
  • Estimated Level of Effort (LoE) in hours or FTEs
  • Work Location (On/Offsite)
  • Employee Work Email Address
  • Employee Work Phone Number
  • Employee Complete Work Address with Zip code
• Offerors must certify the table for the base and option periods.

Attachment 2 – Monthly Workforce Report (Post-Award Contract Deliverable):

• Requires submission with each monthly invoice.
• Includes fields for:
  • Contractor Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number
  • Company Name
  • Contract number (PIID)
  • Billing Period Start and End Dates
  • Employer Company
  • Labor Category
  • Labor Type (Technical/Non-Technical)
  • Employee Name (Last name, first name)
  • PIV No. (Unique ID)
  • Work Status (F/T, P/T)
  • Hours Worked (Billing Period)
  • Work Location (On/Offsite)
  • Start/End Date on Contract
  • Employee Work Email Address
  • Employee Work Phone Number
  • Employee Complete Work Address with Zip code
• Requires a certification signed by an authorized company officer affirming the prime and similarly situated subcontractors met specific performance percentages (51% for general contracts, 15% for construction, 25% for special trades).

Offerors must complete and submit Attachment 1 as part of their proposal. Attachment 2 outlines a key reporting requirement for awarded contracts, providing insight into ongoing contract administration and compliance expectations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for construction services, specifically for "Treasury Finishes Repair & Replacement." The primary goal is to establish a contract vehicle to support the Department of the Treasury's mission within Treasury Operations, fulfilling anticipated needs for various projects over up to five years.

The scope of work includes various painting and carpet improvements, facility repair/alteration, and real property repair/alteration projects on an as-needed basis. This may include office, facility upgrades, patch and painting, and carpet repairs or replacement.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Base year of 12 months from award, with four subsequent 12-month option periods, totaling up to 60 months.

• Estimated Value: The total estimated value for all IDIQ Task Orders over the five-year term is not to exceed $15 million. A guaranteed minimum of $2,000 is provided for each contractor.

• Place of Performance: Main Treasury (1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220) and Treasury Annex - Freedman Bank Building (701 Madison Place, NW Washington, DC 20220).

• Site Visit: March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Questions Due: March 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Quote Due: March 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation: The award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptance first, with the three lowest priced responses being prioritized.

• NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction).

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M.

• Set-Aside: This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Small Businesses, with a preference for Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• All workers must be U.S. Citizens.

• Security requirements are stringent, and all personnel must be vetted.

• Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, including those related to safety and environmental protection.

• Limitations on Subcontracting require prime contractors to perform at least 15% of the work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an architectural drawing, specifically a floor plan, for "MT - 1500 PENN AVE". It appears to be a schematic for a building or a section of a building, detailing room layouts, dimensions, and labels for various spaces (e.g., 1320Q, 1320R, 1322, 1326).

• Floor plan layout with walls, doors, and openings.
• Labeled spaces with alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., 1320A, 1320B, 1316A).
• Dimensions indicated in feet and inches (e.g., 18'-3", 61'-3").
• Symbols representing fixtures or furniture (e.g., circles, fish shapes).

This drawing provides critical spatial and layout information for any bidder involved in construction, renovation, or fit-out work at the specified address. It defines the physical environment, room configurations, and potential constraints or requirements for the project. Bidders should use this to understand the scope of work related to the physical space, including any necessary modifications, installations, or adherence to existing layouts.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides instructions and requirements for attending a site visit related to an unspecified opportunity. It details the process for submitting visitor information, the date and time of the walk-through, and contact information for site access.

Bidders planning to attend the site visit on March 11 at 10 AM at main Treasury and its annex must submit visitor information via the Treasury Access Link. The document outlines acceptable forms of identification for entry, emphasizing compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, with enforcement beginning May 7, 2025. Digital or mobile IDs are not accepted. All information on the submitted ID must precisely match the access request details. Communication with the site visit POC regarding RFP specifics is prohibited and may lead to disqualification; the POC is solely for site access coordination.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision (DC20260002) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, detailing prevailing wage rates for various construction trades in the District of Columbia. It includes modifications and effective dates for these rates.

This document is crucial for bidders on construction projects in the District of Columbia that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use this information to accurately estimate labor costs and ensure compliance with federal labor standards when preparing their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Acquisition Procedures Update (APU) No. 26-01, establishes a Department-wide policy requiring contracting officers to include two contractor workforce transparency deliverables in solicitations and awards for services set aside under any small business socioeconomic program authorized by FAR Part 19.

These deliverables are:

• An initial staffing plan submitted as part of the technical proposal.
• A post-award monthly workforce report submitted with each invoice.

This policy is inserted into the Department of the Treasury Acquisition Procedures (DTAP) at Subpart 1037.71.

• Offerors must submit an initial staffing plan (Attachment 1) with their proposal, reflecting proposed labor mix and identifying prime/subcontractor roles. This plan must include a certification that the small business prime contractor will perform at least 51 percent of the contract cost for personnel with its own employees or those of similarly situated small business concerns.
• Contractors must submit a monthly workforce report (Attachment 2) with each invoice, including a certification affirming the 51 percent prime contractor performance requirement. This report will use limited PII for workforce accountability and will be encrypted and secured.
• The initial staffing plan will be evaluated for realism, balance, and compliance with FAR 52.219-14. The approved plan becomes a baseline for contract administration and QASP monitoring.
• Monthly reports will be used to monitor actual prime and subcontractor labor distribution to ensure compliance with the 51 percent performance requirement. Deviations may be treated as noncompliance.
• Attachments 1 and 2 will be incorporated by reference in Section J and referenced in Section F of solicitations/contracts.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan sketch, likely intended to illustrate the layout of a space. It appears to be a technical drawing related to a construction, renovation, or office setup project.

• Room numbers (e.g., 2409E, 2409, 2417, 2413D, 2413B, 2417A-H)
• Dimensions and measurements (e.g., 76'-5", 3668, 4868)
• Furniture and equipment placement (e.g., desks, chairs, cabinets)
• Door and wall indications
• Electrical/data outlet symbols (e.g., "BBF")

This sketch provides critical spatial information for bidders. It details the proposed layout of rooms, workstations, and potentially other facilities. Bidders involved in construction, furniture procurement, IT infrastructure, or space planning will need to refer to this plan to understand the physical requirements and scope of the work.