Small Projects

Created by:

Property Managers of Public Buildings Service

Qualifications we look for in contractors

Security Clearance Asbestos Awareness Experiences & Past References Certifications

Procurement Vehicles

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Sole Source Three bids to compete FBO.GOV

Types of projects

Carpet installation Electrical/Data work Painting Office Build-Outs

Average price range

$3,000.00 to $100,000.00 in the Property Management office

Typically $8,000.00 to $10,000.00 For projects that exceed $100,000…

What is the appropriate way to market to GSA?

Face to face interaction Pass out business cards or brochures Contact by phone or e-mail Follow up on phone calls

Positive experiences with contractors

Reliability Willingness to work on a minor project Ex:

$1,000.00 Reasonable pricing Understanding of labor rates Communication Building a relationship

Negative experiences with contractors

Ineffective communication Overpricing materials for a project Non-responsive to phone calls or e-mails Lateness to projects or meetings General rudeness

Projects Greater than $100,000

Contracting Officers procure the services Procurement Vehicles

– IDIQ Contract – GSA Schedule – FBO.GOV

Type of projects?

Major office renovation & reconfiguration Major electrical project HVAC Structural

Average price range

$100,000 to prospectus ($2.6 million)

What is the appropriate way to market to GSA?

History statement Pass projects with references GSA schedule/contract # Socioeconomic categories

Positive experiences with contractors

Good coordination and scheduling skills. Fast turn around on estimates Closes out Punch list items ***Expertise in a field ****

Negative experiences with contractors

No project manager on work site Brokering of work No understanding of how to schedule work in

an occupied building. No flexibility