N3319125R0008 D-B Repair Toucountouna Middle School Benin.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS

6th March 2025

NAICS Code: 236220

NAVFAC EURAFCENT

Viale Porto Box 51 Aeroporto, Capodichino 80144 Napoli, Italia

Solicitation No. N3319125R0008 Design-Build (D-B) Construct Toucountouna Middle School, Benin.

Contact Point: Anna Gulewich, Contract Specialist - E-mail: Anna.l.gulewich.civ@us.navy.mil

This is a Pre-solicitation notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); there is not a solicitation or specifications available at this time.

This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURAFCENT), implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.

This project is to D-B Construct Toucountouna Middle School, Arakora Region, Benin.

There are 4 Line Items (CLINs) associated with this work, which can be summarized as follows:

CLIN 001: TWO CLASSROOM BLOCKS (~1,000 sqm): Remove all damaged materials and repair/rebuild the facilities. Each block is made of 4 classrooms for a total area of about 500 sqm; the work shall include, in general terms:

- Removal and disposal of roof structure and all damaged materials

- Structural reinforcement as necessary

- New roofing design and installation

- New roof gutter and downspout installation

- New ceiling installation

- Plaster repair as needed

- Cement floor repair as needed and finish with epoxy

- Window and doors repair/replace/repainting as needed

- Electrical system repair/replacement as needed

- Lightning protection system (LPS)

- Repainting of entire facilities

- Final cleaning

CLIN 002: LATRINE BLOCKS (~90 sqm): clear, repair, renew and make operational the existing facilities and relevant systems.

Each latrine block is made of 10 stalls for a total area of about 45 sqm; the work shall include, in general terms:

- Waste clearing and disposal

- Doors and wall vents repair and repainting as needed

- Mosquito screen on wall vents replacement

- Electrical system repair/replacement as needed

- Plumbing and drainage system repair/replacement as needed

- Washbasins in student latrines replacement and repositioning on screen wall exterior

- Washbasins in teacher latrines replacement and positioning on masonry counters

- Faucets replacement and repositioning in the wall above basins

- Plaster repair and repainting of entire facilities

- Cement floor repair as needed and finish with epoxy

- Sunlight exposed PVC and CPVC piping painting with UV filtering paint

- Fly screen cap installation on top of vent pipes

CLIN 003: LABORATORY (~200 sqm): clear, repair and make operational the existing facilities and relevant systems. The laboratory is composed of 3 rooms for a total area of about 200 sqm; the work shall include, in general terms:

- Waste clearing and disposal

- Window and doors repair/repainting as needed

- Mosquito screens replacement

- Electrical and LPS system repair/replacement as needed

- Plumbing and drainage system repair/replacement as needed

- Basins and faucets repair/replacement as needed

- Plaster repair and repainting of entire facilities

CLIN 004: PROJECT SITE FINAL ARRANGEMENT: Repair, test and certify the electrical and water distribution systems serving the above facilities and provide dedication signs.

The work shall include, in general terms:

- Repair, test and certify the electrical distribution system serving the contract facilities

- Repair and test the water distribution systems serving the contract facilities

- Implement n.3 dedication signs sized 800 mm x 1200 mm and made of sheet metal with a water resistant coating and wood frame.

- Install one sign at the laboratory, one at the classrooms and one at the latrine area.

Additional description of the work is as follows:

The design and construction /renovation of Toucountouna Middle school, in Benin. The works intent is to make safe, complete and usable the school facilities built by USG under previous contracts and damaged by a tornado in 2022. Facilities include two (2) 4-classroom buildings (~1,000 sqm), one (1) laboratory building, two (2) dry Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) latrine facilities. The work may include the following: demolition of existing structures, remove all damaged materials, foundations, structures, superstructures, interior construction, roof system, drainage system, electrical system repair/replacement as needed, plumbing system, exterior area settlement, site improvements, final cleaning and other work as required.

The work shall include a complete pre-construction package, inclusive of all necessary design, drawings, calculations, testing, reports, certifications, and permits as described in this document and as required by applicable Benin building codes and regulations. Repair, test and certify the electrical and water distribution systems serving the facilities and provide dedication signs.

The electrical work shall be implemented by a qualified installer able to release a certificate of compliance to the codes.

All construction will be to current Benin building code. Perform all work within 390 calendar days after contract award.

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the magnitude of this project is expected to be between $100,000 and $250,000.

This is a new procurement. It does not replace an existing contract. No prior contract information exists.

Offerors may view and/or download the solicitation in the PIEE solicitation module, PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf (osd.mil) when it becomes available.

The solicitation will become available in electronic format only. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. All notices/amendments related to the solicitation will be posted to the PIEE solicitation module.

The information provided below is to alert the prospective offeror to items which may take some time to process and therefore it is recommended that a firm that intends to submit a proposal start the process at this time.

The Government requires an offeror to have a current Commercial and Governmental Entity (CAGE) Code or NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code, and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), to include assignment of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The CAGE/NCAGE code and UEI must be included on the proposals. It is the responsibility of the offeror to comply and register.

Commercial and Governmental Entity (CAGE) Code and NATO Commercial and Governmental Entity (NCAGE) Code (https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx) System for Award Management (SAM) registration and UEI at (https://www.sam.gov/) Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) (eb.mil)) https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx https://piee.eb.mil/ https://piee.eb.mil/

JOINT CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING SYSTEM (JCCS) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

All offerors performing work in the AFRICOM AOR must register in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) at https://www.jccs.gov/jccscoe. After submission of the required information in this system, the vendor will be assigned a risk rating. The Contracting Officer will verify the prospective awardee’s registration in the JCCS and the prospective awardee’s rating during the responsibility determination before awarding this contract. If the prospective awardee does not have an Acceptable status in JCCS at that time, then the prospective awardee will be found to be not responsible under FAR 9.104-1(g) and their proposal will be ineligible for award.

Offerors are advised to register, renew as necessary, and monitor their status in JCCS in order to take any additional actions required to achieve an Acceptable status before the time of award.

The Contractor shall be registered in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS), https://www.jccs.gov/jccscoe, and maintain an Acceptable status from contract award through completion of all contract work and any applicable warranty periods. The US Government reserves the right to terminate this contract for default if the Contractor is no longer registered in the JCCS or fails to maintain an Acceptable status at any time during contract performance.

Further, any subcontractors who will perform work on this contract valued at more than $35,000 must also be registered for and vetted in JCCS in accordance with the requirements of DFARS 252.225- 7993, 252.225-7980, and 252.225-7981. As addressed in regards to prime contractors above, subcontractors must also achieve and maintain an Acceptable status throughout the period of performance.

JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

Joint Venture (JV) offerors shall provide with their proposal a notarized legal document that establishes the JV. The JV Agreement shall take effect upon the submission of the proposal and remain irrevocable until one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government.

Submission of the notarized legal document that establishes the JV shall be furnished with the proposal in its original language version along with a certified English translation of the notarized JV document.

The Joint Venture must be formed and valid at the time of submission of the proposal. The offeror must include the CAGE Code or NCAGE Code and UEI number of the JV on their proposal. The validated notarized legal document must include language that each member of the JV will be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the whole contract and will be incorporated into the contract award if award is made to the JV.

(a) Name of firms that form the Joint Venture and the name of the Joint Venture

(b) Name and title of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party

(c) Solicitation number

(d) Description of the responsibilities in terms of work category for each partner

(e) The statement "The composition and structure of the Joint Venture will remain unchanged from award to one (1) year after the work has been finally inspected and accepted by the Government.”

(f) Date of issuance of the agreement and notarized signature of the corporate officials signing in behalf of each party.

(g) Statement under oath stating that the Joint Venture(JV) is in compliance at the time of proposal submission with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This statement must be signed under oath by all members comprising the Joint Venture.

https://www.jccs.gov/jccscoe https://www.jccs.gov/jccscoe

The U.S. Government reserves the right to review the actual JV Agreement to determine its basis and compliance with the applicable laws. Any internal agreements affecting the internal composition of the existing JV and its potential liabilities in relation to the contract (bonds, insurance, etc.) will be sent to the Contracting Officer to provide notice of the same. Any change in the composition of the JV will require the JV to formally request a Novation Agreement in accordance with FAR 42.12, which will be approved/disapproved at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, PERMITS, FEES, ETC.

Offerors are responsible for acquiring any required professional certifications (licensing) as required by the country the work will be performed in.

Offerors shall be responsible for determining and paying all fees associated with, and obtaining any required permits for proposed projects including, but not necessarily limited to permits for onsite and off-site hauling, demolition/disposal, storm water discharge, construction activity, temporary utilities, road improvements, communications, etc.

Offerors are responsible for complying with environmental laws, regulations and requirements.

All coordination with the local, regional, national authorities is the responsibility of the offeror.