Description
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a design-build contractor to replace and modernize the emergency voice fire alarm system at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Headquarters Building in Washington, D.C. The project involves replacing the existing Edwards Signal EST 3 fire alarm system with a new, code-compliant system. The contractor will be responsible for designing and installing the new system, including phased demolition of the old devices and installation of new, addressable fire alarm devices. The project requires experience with similar projects, including design-build experience, fire alarm system installation, and historic building preservation. The contractor must also provide a site-specific project management plan, including a construction plan, staffing plan, accidental prevention plan, quality control plan, and commissioning plan.
• The project is located at the IRS Headquarters Building, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20224.
• The building is a historic, seven-story facility with over 1.4 million gross square feet.
• The project requires experience with design-build projects, fire alarm system installation, and historic building preservation.
• The contractor must provide a site-specific project management plan, including a construction plan, staffing plan, accidental prevention plan, quality control plan, and commissioning plan.
• The project has an estimated price range of $20,000,000 to $25,000,000.