Description
The U.S. General Services Administration is seeking bids for the USMS Egress Modifications project at the William Guy Federal Building in Bismarck, North Dakota. The project involves installing emergency crash bars with audible alarm capabilities on three separate doors and a surface-mounted weather-resistant single gang back box to the exterior of the building at the main entrance. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the work. The project has a period of performance of 90 calendar days, and the contractor must begin work promptly after award.
Key aspects of the project include:
* Installing delayed egress panic bars with audible alarms on three doors
* Providing signage on the egress side of each door stating "Emergency Exit Only" and warning of audible alarm
* Installing a surface-mounted weather-resistant single gang back box on the exterior of the building
* Providing EMT or rigid conduit with pull string from back box to existing cable coil above lobby ceiling
* Ensuring compliance with GSA Build Green Standards, PBS Interim Core Building Standards, and other applicable laws and regulations
* Conducting a pre-proposal site visit meeting to review construction requirements and existing conditions
* Submitting a cost proposal with a breakdown of costs for each task into materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond