W9123624R4003 Sources Sought for NCSRM Ph1A Tide Gate and Pump Stations 10262023 Rev1.pdf

Rev 1: 26 October 2023 19 October 2023

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

W9123624R4003: Norfolk CSRM Phase 1A – Pump Stations and Tide Gate Design-Build Project located in Norfolk, Virginia.

This is a Sources Sought Notice only; it is not a request for competitive proposals. There are no solicitations, specifications, and/or drawings available at this time. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only to determine the interest and availability, of potential qualified contractors.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The Government intends to use responses to this Sources Sought to make appropriate acquisition decisions for the project. NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought notice.

ALL INTERESTED FIRMS SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE NO MATTER WHAT

BUSINESS SIZE UNDER THE NAICS CODE 237990 – OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, WITH A SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF $45M.

In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. The anticipated solicitation date for this contract action is the 3rd Quarter of FY24.

In accordance with FAR 52.219-9 all Large Businesses will be required to submit a subcontracting plan that must be approved before award.

Contractors will be required to submit a Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR 52.228-1. The awardee will be required to submit 100% Payment and Performance Bonds amount within ten (10) calendar days from award of the contract. Bonding documents are not required for this Sources Sought.

The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting market research to identify potential sources with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capabilities for a Design-Build (DB), Stand-Alone, “C” Type Construction Contract. The USACE Norfolk District, requests letters of interest from potential prime construction contractors (small and large businesses).

Project Description:

The citywide, Norfolk CSRM Program is split into five (5) implementation phases. Phase 1 covers the downtown Norfolk area which extends from Ghent through Downtown Norfolk, connecting to the Ohio Creek Watershed project, which is split into Phases 1A and 1B, and Phase 1A is split into two acquisitions: (1) Phase 1A - Pump Stations and Tide Gate (DB) and (2) Phase 1A – Wall/Levee and Living Shoreline (Design-Bid-Build (DBB)).

This Stand Alone, “C” Type Contract is intended to cover Phase 1A – Pump Stations and Tide Gate (DB) from Berkley Bridge to Campostella (excluding the Casino parcel) as shown in Figure 1 below. The scope may include, but is not limited to, new construction of a tide gate, sliding or swinging gate closures, and pumps stations with required utility relocations and installation for the noted areas. The Contractor shall be required to perform all work in accordance with the access and security requirements of the customer.

W9123624R4003 Norfolk CSRM Phase 1A – Pump Stations and Tide Gate Sources Sought Notice

This contract will cover DB construction and is anticipated to have a construction duration of 1,825 calendar days (5 years) from Notice to Proceed.

Figure 1. Phase 1A and 1B of the Norfolk Costal Storm Risk Management Project. *This project consists of Phase 1A Pump Stations and Tide Gates (excluding Casino Parcel).

The Government intends to issue a two-phase solicitation for Phase 1A – Pump Stations and Tide Gate, in accordance with FAR 36.3—Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures, to establish the contract award. Funding sources for the proposed contracts may include Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Construction General Federal funding, City of Norfolk funding, and any other authorized type of funding.

Please visit the Norfolk CSRM Project page for more information: https://ncsrm-usacenao.hub.arcgis.com/.

Capabilities Statement Requirement:

Interested prime contractors should submit a narrative (no more than 6 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating their experience in construction type contracts of similar nature as described above. PAGES IN EXCESS OF THE 6 PAGE LIMIT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Cover page is not included in the page count. Responders should also address all of the following in their submittal:

1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, CAGE code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

2. Indicate if your company is currently registered with the SAM.gov database. If not, indicate if it has been registered or does it plan to register.

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W9123624R4003 Norfolk CSRM Phase 1A – Pump Stations and Tide Gate Sources Sought Notice

3. In consideration of NAICS code 237990, with a small business size standard of $45M, indicate which of the following small business categories your business is classified under:

Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, or 8(a) Business.

4. Please state if you are able to bond for the project.

5. Provide details of up to five (5) completed DB construction projects that are similar in scope to this project, to include, at a minimum, project references (including owner with phone number and email address), contract number, dollar value, and when the project was completed.

6. Explain the reasons and factors that would encourage or discourage you to compete for this contract?

Comments will be shared with the Government Project Development Team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.

Since this is a Sources Sought Announcement only, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged. USACE Norfolk District will not accept telephone inquiries.

Responses:

All responses to this announcement may be sent electronically to Raven Sasser at raven.d.sasser@usace.army.mil and Brady Hales at brady.l.hales@usace.army.mil no later than 1:00 p.m.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09 November 2023. LATE RESPONSES MAY NOT BE

CONSIDERED.

Primary Point of Contact:

Raven Sasser Contract Specialist Raven.D.Sasser@usace.army.mil USACE District, Norfolk

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brady L. Hales Contracting Officer Brady.L.Hales@usace.army.mil USACE District, Norfolk mailto:raven.d.sasser@usace.army.mil mailto:brady.l.hales@usace.army.mil mailto:Raven.D.Sasser@usace.army.mil mailto:Brady.L.Hales@usace.army.mil