Health And Human Services, Department Of- National Institutes Of Health- Nih A E Construction - Agency Bids & RFPs

Award will be made using a best value tradeoff process.

Services shall be performed at NIH facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, and other designated locations. The period of performance is from September 30, 2026, to March 29, 2032. Pickup and delivery services are to be provided twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Invoices are to be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www. ***. *. * is due 30 days after the designated billing office receives a proper invoice or 30 days after government acceptance of supplies/services, whichever is later. Interest penalties may apply for late payments.

The contractor is responsible for maintaining uniforms in serviceable condition and shall provide all repairs and maintenance required. New uniforms and replacement garments will be provided as required by the government. Lost or damaged uniforms must be replaced at no cost to the government.

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, management, technical expertise, supervision, labor, materials, transportation, equipment, garment tracking systems, and administrative support necessary to provide a complete uniform service program.

Nonconforming services shall be corrected at no cost to the government. If the contractor fails to promptly re-perform services or take necessary action to ensure future performance conformity, the government may perform the services and charge the contractor, or terminate the contract for default.

A site visit is mandatory on July 28, 2026, at 9:30 am EST.

Failure to comply with the terms of the clause regarding contractor cooperation in equal employment opportunity investigations may be grounds for contract termination for default.

The contract time is the period of time, in calendar days, allotted for the completion of the work. The date of commencement is established in the notice to proceed letter. Demolition and noisy activities must occur during non-business hours with prior approval. Contract time includes adequate time for normal weather, but extensions may be considered for abnormal weather delays affecting the critical path.

Monthly progress reports must be submitted with the application for payment. Payment for items purchased and stored is discouraged but may be considered if in the government's best interest, requiring inspection and validity of stored materials.

The contractor shall warrant that the construction, including all materials and equipment, shall be new and free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of final acceptance. Additional manufacturer warranties shall be transferred to NIH.

The award of this contract shall be based on the approach taken by the Design-Build Contractor (DBC) to resolve the given deficiency or work, the overall thoughtfulness of the design, and the general impact on the building operation.

The DBC must present a team of architect-engineers and other necessary professional consultants, building trades, and major subcontractors. The DBC project manager must be thoroughly familiar with all project requirements and schedules and identified in the cost proposal for NIH review and approval of qualifications prior to contract award.

Failure to submit requests for extensions of contract time within the stipulated time and with the required information shall constitute a waiver of the right to an extension. Failure to provide a current construction schedule with each monthly progress payment application may result in the withholding of approval or reduction of payment.

A site visit will be scheduled for July 20th at 1:00 PM. To be put on the list, email ***@***. *. * with the vendor name and attending individuals by July 17th COB.

Omissions or wrong assumptions shall not be considered as reasons for contract adjustments and/or change orders after the award of the contract. Documents exhibiting a lack of quality control or coordination shall be summarily rejected and returned to the DBC without review.

Award will be made using a best value tradeoff process.