Sources Sought- Bldg-3220 CID-Fort Johnson.pdf

Version – July 2015

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

PANSWD-24-P-0000 000981

Bldg. 3220 Renovations Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Fort Johnson, Louisiana

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FORT WORTH DISTRICT

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a "Request for Proposal (RFP)" to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) or RFP, if any issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE). It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the GPE for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District is issuing this source sought notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if small business firms are available to support the requirement for a Firm Fixed-Price, Design-Bid-Build Construction project for facility improvements of Bldg. 3220B Criminal Investigation Division (CID) located at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice, the Government will assess small business capabilities to satisfy the agency’s requirements and decide if this procurement should be set-aside for small business. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Fort Johnson, Louisiana

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Fort Worth District has been tasked to solicit for and award a Design-Build Construction contract Bldg. 3220 Criminal Investigation Division (CID) on Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price procurement. The acquisition strategy decision will be based on the respondent’s capabilities from this source sought and/or other market research methods.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the small business community to determine if there are two or more capable small businesses that can perform the requirements of the scope of work outlined below. The small business community includes Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition of capable firms.

Small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB and WOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. Be advised that the U.S. Government will not be able to set aside this requirement if two or more small businesses do not respond with information to support the set-aside.

Scope of Work:

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of construction for this project is estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

Estimated duration of the project is 365 calendar days. NOTE: The project duration in the actual solicitation could be increased or decreased.

This project will consist of Demolition: The top two inches of asphalt concrete will be removed. A total area of 24,600 square feet of asphalt concrete will be milled. There will be additional asphalt concrete demolition required to run electrical and communications utilities to the new concrete pad. 30 linear feet of curb and gutter will be removed at the site of the new dumpster pad. 595 linear feet of existing security fence will be removed.

The personnel and vehicle gate hardware will be removed as well. 160 square feet of concrete pavement will be cut and removed to make room for a new equipment pad near the existing mechanical yard. New Security Fence: A new security fence will be provided to secure a larger portion of the site. Access to the secured area will be controlled by a new motorized sliding gate and a new personnel gate. New Concrete Pads: An 8-foot walkway will be installed to provide access to the concrete pad. A new concrete equipment pad will be provided in the area adjacent to the mechanical yard.

The top two inches of asphalt concrete will be replaced with a new asphalt surface course. The parking striping and markings will be redone to match the existing striping layout. A new concrete dumpster pad will be provided that is located outside of the secured parking area. The new dumpster pad will house three dumpsters. Mechanical: The primary design requirement for this 11,071 sq ft facility is a full HVAC system and controls replacement, with some upgrades to the plumbing system as needed. Provision of a VAV system with hydronic heat. Provision of Mini-split A/C backup system for the Evidence Storage Room (ESR) and the DFE; and dehumidifiers for the ESR and Arms Rooms. A back-up generator will also be required for critical functions like the ESR, DFE, the Mini-split A/C units, the HVAC system and gas boiler. Architectural: The architectural aspects of this project consist of limited floor plan modification, with updates to various areas with special requirements (i.e.

suspect interview rooms, suspect processing and waiting rooms). Modify or redesign some wall types to enhance STC ratings and security-based CID HQ standard room criteria for space function.

REQUESTED RESPONSE INFORMATION

Responses to this synopsis must address at a minimum the following items:

1) Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination. Include how your company has successfully managed projects of this magnitude and provide specific project details which indicate how the projects are similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Also include specific technical skills your company possesses which will ensure capability to perform the project scope.

Project specify items:

a) Can your company manage a safety program during the duration of the project? If so, provide details.

b) Can your company manage and perform work in an occupied office building?

c) Can your company manage upgrade of systems in an occupied building requiring systems to remain operational?

2) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

3) Identify whether your firm is interested in competing for this requirement as a prime contractor or not. Identify subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangement that will be pursued, if any.

4) Identify how the Army can best structure these contract requirements to facilitate competition by and among small business concerns. Provide any additional information your company believes may assist the Government in deciding on whether to set this project aside for small business.

5) Identify any condition or action that may be having the effect of unnecessarily restricting competition with respect to this acquisition. Please contact Contracting Specialist, Mr. Rodney Alexander, at Rodney.d.Alexander@usace.army.mil if you believe that this action is unreasonably restricting competition. Include the subject of the acquisition, this announcement, and the Point of Contact information from the sam.gov notice. Provide the specific aspects that unreasonably restrict competition and the rationale for such conclusion.

Respondents to this notice must also provide a current capability statement and indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction which has a small business size standard of $45M.

The Product Service Code is Y1JZ.

Small Businesses are required to comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting when utilizing subcontractors. Firm will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the Government to the prime’s subcontractors that are not similarly situated.

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this synopsis. However, respondents are reminded that all construction performance must follow the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (EM 385-1-1, and must also comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes and/or regulations.

Responses to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the contractor’s capability statement.

Interested Firms shall respond to this Synopsis no later than 30 November 2024, 2:00 PM (central local time). Email your response to Rodney Alexander at Rodney.d.Alexander@usace.army.mil. EMAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD WHEN

RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.