Ft Drum Railhead Loading Facility - Design Analysis.pdf

This document provides details on a forthcoming federal contract solicitation for design and construction services. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District will issue a Request for Proposal seeking a best value fixed price design/build contract to construct a new Railhead Loading Facility at Fort Drum, New York. The scope of work includes development of a new railhead loading area, container handling facilities, inspection facilities, and supporting utility and site infrastructure. Design shall achieve a 40-year minimum facility lifespan per DoD criteria. The contractor will be responsible for understanding operational needs and ensuring uninterrupted existing rail operations. The period of performance is estimated at 730 calendar days from notice to proceed. The contract value is estimated between $15-35 million. The solicitation and any amendments will be posted at SAM.gov. Phase 1 evaluation will assess experience and past performance, with up to five firms selected for Phase 2 evaluation of technical approach, team qualifications, and project phasing/scheduling. The point of contact is provided for any questions.