Bid guide
How to bid on Keating Courthouse Hardening Phase II Construction for Public Buildings Service
What the agency is buying
The Public Buildings Service (PBS) is seeking a qualified General Contractor for the Keating Courthouse Hardening Phase II project at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in Rochester, NY. This project involves construction services to improve the federal facility.
The work includes site demolition, asphalt and concrete pavement, curbs, fencing, gates, landscaping, storm draining, windows and security glazing, security systems, and electrical work. The primary goal is to create a space that meets the needs of the U.S. Courts within the building. The estimated value of this construction project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, with an estimated performance period of 240 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.
Key dates and deadlines
A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State St, Rochester, NY 14614. Attendees must RSVP by emailing [email protected] at least one day prior to the visit. While not mandatory, attendance is encouraged.
Questions regarding the solicitation are due via email to [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a set-aside for Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offers from businesses that are not small businesses will not be considered. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million in annual receipts.
The agency is looking for an experienced contractor with knowledge of building repairs, renovations, and alterations, who has performed similar work. The contractor must have adequate labor, equipment, materials, and experience to fulfill the project requirements.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, you must complete Attachment 11, "Safeguarding and Dissemination of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Building Information." This completed form must be sent via email to [email protected] to receive the Specifications and Drawings.
Proposals, once prepared, should be sent electronically via email to [email protected] by the September 8, 2026 deadline. Remember to RSVP for the site visit if you plan to attend.
Tips for a competitive response
This project uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. The government will evaluate technical responses based on three factors: experience, past performance, and staffing plan. These factors are equally important, and if any receive an unacceptable rating, your proposal will not be considered further.
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's prior experience with similar construction projects, provides strong past performance references, and outlines a robust staffing plan and organizational structure. While price is important, meeting the technical acceptability criteria for these factors is crucial for consideration. Also, be prepared to provide performance and payment bonds, as well as a bid guarantee, as required by the Miller Act.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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