W911KB23R0051 PHYSICAL READINESS FIELDHOUSE, FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA (FTW453)
This is a presolicitation notice only for DesignBuild Project, Physical Fitness Center Annex, FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA (FTW453). Offer or bids will not be accepted for this notice.
This solicitation will be Unrestricted Full and Open. Any resulting contract will be firm-fixed priced. The solicitation for this project will be available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY and the anticipated download availability date for this solicitation will be on or about 16 May 2023.
Access to the documents will be through a link on the Sam.gov website:
http://www.SAM.gov/. Use the Search function and use this solicitation number to Search by Solicitation/Award FTW453 Physical Fitness Center Annex.
Number. Any future amendments to the solicitation will also be available for download from the SAM.gov website.
NOTE: Electronic proposal submissions will only be accepted via the PIEE Solicitation Module website at: https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml. Search via Solicitation Number Search W911KB23R0051. Additional information concerning PIEE can be found at:
https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml The Contractor shall comply with commercial and industry standards as well as all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and procedures. The Construction Wage Rates (formerly Davis-Bacon Act) will apply.
This project is contingent on availability of funds. If the project is cancelled, all bid preparation costs will be borne by the offeror. All offerors are advised that they must be registered in SAM.gov (http://www.SAM.gov/) in order to receive an award. Joint ventures must also be registered in SAM.gov as a joint venture. Offerors are advised to begin this process when they prepare their bids in order to ensure registration is in place should they be selected for award. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code will be 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, which has a size standard of $45 Million.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Project includes elevated four lane 200-meter indoor track, cardio, and weight training modules, locker rooms, control desk, administrative area, lobby, laundry, an elevator, and storage. Primary facilities include special foundations, cybersecurity, and antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, intrusion detection system (IDS) installation, and energy monitoring control systems (EMCS) connection. Sustainability and energy enhancement measures are included. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, storm drainage, paving, parking, walkways, lighting, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Heating will be provided by connection to the existing steam district heating system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided as appropriate. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope, and integrated building systems performance. Air Conditioning (Estimated 40 Tons).
W911KB23R0051 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
5/5/23, 6:21 PM FTW453 Physical Readiness Fieldhouse
This Special Notice from the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska identifies the four contractors selected to advance to Phase 2 for acquisition FTW453 Physical Readiness Fieldhouse. The opportunity posted had no set-aside designation and contractors were selected from proposals submitted by the November 28, 2023 due date.
The Special Notice informs the selected contractors ASRC Builders GHEMMdavis JV, Unit Company, and Watterson Construction that they have been chosen to progress further for this contract. Phase 2 will involve these four contractors meeting additional requirements or submitting further details for consideration prior to final selection and award. No other eligibility, program details or instructions were provided in this Special Notice beyond announcing the four contractors advancing in the acquisition process for the Physical Readiness Fieldhouse opportunity.
W911KB23R0051 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
10/19/23, 2:26 PM FTW453 Physical Readiness Fieldhouse
FTW453 Physical Readiness Fieldhouse. This is a Design-Build project which includes elevated four lane 200-meter indoor track, cardio and w eight training modules, locker rooms, control desk, administrative area, lobby, laundry, an elevator, and storage. Primary facilities include special foundations, cybersecurity, and antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, intrusion detection system (IDS) installation, and energy monitoring control systems (EMCS) connection.
W911KB23R0051 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
7/13/23, 8:09 PM W911KB23R0051 PHYSICAL READINESS FIELDHOUSE, FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA (FTW453)
Special Notice for Market Research for Use of a Project Labor Agreement on Alaska District Corps of Engineers Project- FTW453 DB Physical Fitness Center Annex, Ft Wainwright, Alaska.
Classification Code: Z2FB - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Synopsis:
The Corps of Engineers, Alaska District is soliciting comments from the construction community addressing the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) on FTW453 DB Physical Fitness Center Annex, Ft Wainwright, Alaska. A PLA is defined as a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project and is an agreement described in 29 U.S.C. 158(f). Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Policy: (a) Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is a tool that agencies may use to promote economy and efficiency in Federal procurement. Pursuant to Executive Order 13502, agencies are encouraged to consider requiring the use of PLAs in connection with large-scale construction projects; (b) An agency may, if appropriate, require that every contractor and subcontractor engaged in construction on the project agree, for that project, to negotiate or become a party to a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations if the agency decides that the use of project labor agreements will (1) Advance the Federal Government’s interest in achieving economy and efficiency in Federal procurement, producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters; and (2) Be consistent with the law. Reference: FAR Provision 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement and Clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement.
In order to assist in the evaluation as to whether the use of a PLA is appropriate for project FTW453 DB Physical Fitness Center Annex, Ft Wainwright, Alaska, the Alaska District is soliciting information on historical use of PLAs in Alaska. Any interested party (contractors, project owners, contractor associations, labor unions, construction management firms, etc.) may respond.
LETTERS SIMPLY INDICATING SUPPORT FOR OR OPPOSITION TO LABOR UNIONS AND/OR PLAs DO NOT OFFER ANY USEFUL INFORMATION AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please provide responses to any or all of the following questions:
What market share does union labor have in the Fairbanks, Alaska geographical area?
Are any Collective Bargaining Agreements expected to expire between January 2023 and January 2024?
Could a PLA contribute to cost savings on the FTW453 project? How?
Could a PLA minimize risk to the Government on the FTW453 project? How?
Are there ways a PLA would increase costs on the FTW453 project? How?
Are there concerns by prime contractors on the availability of skilled construction labor in the Fairbanks labor market?
What is the time impact to the completion of the contract due to a PLA?
Have PLAs been used on private sector construction projects in the Fairbanks geographical area? If so, please provide the following details:
Project Name and Location
Project Description
Project Cost
Was the project completed on time?
Number of craft trades present on the project?
Were there any challenges experienced during the project (delays, investigations, safety issues, labor shortages, management/organizational issues, etc.)?
Please limit your responses to NO MORE THAN TWO (2) PAGES IN LENGTH.
Provide your comments via email to Yolanda Ikner, at yolanda.m.ikner@usace.army.mil, NO LATER THAN 12 May 2023.
Contracting Office Address:
ATTN: CEPOA-CT
P.O. Box 6898
JBER, Alaska 99506-6898
United States
Place of Performance:
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Primary Point of Contact:
Yolanda Ikner
yolanda.m.ikner@usace.army.mil
Fax: 907-753-2553
Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
5/5/23, 6:35 PM FTW453 Physical Readiness Fieldhouse
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska awarded Watterson Construction Company contract number W911KB24C0008 for $53,573,000 on February 7, 2024 to construct a Physical Readiness Fieldhouse. The contract provides for the construction of a new fieldhouse to support physical training and readiness activities for military personnel stationed in Alaska.
W911KB24C0008 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Alaska
2/9/24, 5:54 PM