SOLICITATION NOTICE- Rochester, NY Courthouse Construction
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE.PBS PROJECT DELIVERY EAST - BRANCH C · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to contract for courthouse construction services in Rochester, New York. This falls under NAICS code 236220, the code for commercial and institutional building construction. This typically involves new construction, structural work, and building systems installation for government facilities.
Courthouse construction generally requires specialized expertise given the security, accessibility, and operational requirements of federal judicial facilities. Work of this nature under GSA's Public Buildings Service typically encompasses general building construction with potential integration of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security systems. See the solicitation for the complete scope of work, technical specifications, and any phased construction requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, PBS Project Delivery East – Branch C |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 47PC5326R0021 |
| NAICS | 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Rochester, NY |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively open to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are certified in the federal SAM.gov system. To qualify, your business must:
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have one or more service-disabled veterans control management and daily operations
- Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 236220, which is $47.5 million in average annual receipts
- Maintain active SAM.gov registration with SDVOSB self-certification or SBA certification (depending on current requirements)
If you are a non-SDVOSB small business, you may participate only as a subcontractor to the prime contractor. Joint ventures are permitted under SDVOSB rules if they meet SBA affiliation and control requirements.
Given the complexity of federal courthouse construction, GSA will likely evaluate past performance on similar institutional projects, technical capability, and price. Verify your bonding capacity early—construction solicitations of this scale typically require significant surety support.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate relevant past performance. GSA's Project Delivery East evaluates contractors on comparable federal, state, or municipal building projects, particularly courthouses, detention facilities, or other secured government buildings. Prepare detailed references with project values, completion dates, and final assessment ratings if available.
Understand Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Federal construction contracts require payment of prevailing wages; include certified payroll compliance systems and skilled labor availability in your cost buildup. Local Rochester labor market conditions will affect your proposal.
Address security clearances and facility access. Courthouse construction may require workers with appropriate federal background checks or security clearances. Confirm whether the solicitation specifies construction-phase security protocols or Controlled Access Program requirements.
Analyze GSA's project delivery method. PBS Project Delivery East uses various contracting approaches including design-bid-build, design-build, and construction manager as constructor. The solicitation structure—whether lump sum, guaranteed maximum price, or other—will shape your estimating and risk allocation. See the solicitation for the specific contract type.
Network for subcontracting opportunities. If you lack capacity for self-performing all trades, identify DBE/MBE partners for roofing, electrical, HVAC, or specialty security installation, which may support small business subcontracting goals.
Next steps
Download and review the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number 47PC5326R0021. The package should contain the statement of work, drawings, specifications, evaluation criteria, and all required forms. Pay particular attention to any pre-bid conference date, site visit requirements, or questions deadline that may precede the October 30, 2026 response deadline. Begin your SAM.gov registration or renewal immediately if not current, and confirm your SDVOSB status is active and verifiable.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →