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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

W912HP19R7001

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Design- Build and General Construction to support DOD agencies in the South Atlantic Division (SAD) Region

PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

This notice constitutes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This announcement seeks information from industry and will ONLY be used for preliminary planning and market research purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $36.5 million average annual revenue. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this RFI.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District has been tasked to solicit the interest of prospective offeror(s) to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under a potential solicitation resulting from this announcement. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge interest, capabilities and qualifications of members of the Construction Community as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. Responses to this synopsis will be used as a market research tool in order to determine acquisition strategy and how the upcoming solicitation will be advertised. This RFI is intended for both Small and Large Businesses.

BACKGROUND & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

Background: The Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires the services of firms to support the South Atlantic Division (SAD) customers for Design Build Construction or General Construction services. Although, this contract will support all of SAD, it will primarily support Charleston District’s military and International and Interagency (IIS) customers. Customers include the Department of Defense (Ft Jackson, SC, Joint Base Charleston, SC, Marine Forces Reserve and the US Army Reserves 81st Regional Support Command), Department of State, Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Energy. The majority of the work is expected to be split between Joint Base Charleston and Fort Jackson.

The solicitation will result in a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) MATOC procured using a Best Value Trade-Off process. The contract capacity is expected to be $99.5M, with a two-year base period and three option years.

PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT:

This notice constitutes a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This announcement seeks information from industry and will ONLY be used for preliminary planning and market research purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $36.5 million average annual revenue. The type of solicitation issued and the manner of advertisement will depend on the responses to this RFI.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District has been tasked to solicit the interest of prospective offeror(s) to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under a potential solicitation resulting from this announcement. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge interest, capabilities and qualifications of members of the Construction Community as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. Responses to this synopsis will be used as a market research tool in order to determine acquisition strategy and how the upcoming solicitation will be advertised. This RFI is intended for both Small and Large Businesses.

Summary of Requirements:

This work will be primarily used for the rehabilitation of existing facilities or utility systems of various types, sizes, and complexities. Work could also include minor (under $2M) new construction. The anticipated contract will provide for both design-build and bid-build capability. Task orders could range from small ($50K) to large ($10M). For planning purposes, the average task order size is projected to be approximately $750k - $5M.

Work may consist of:

1. Comprehensive design services as part of a design-build requirement. Design services to consist of design packages, including but not limited to, Interim Design (35% and 60% levels), Final Design and Corrected Final Design, as defined in each individual Task Order.

2. Multi-discipline office, warehouse, storage, classroom, building or hangar renovations including but not limited to electrical, HVAC, fire protection, architectural, and structural repairs or upgrades.

3. Road and pavement repairs or upgrades.

4. Utility repairs, construction, or upgrades.

5. Minor new construction (under $2M).

6. Projects may include work in secure military facilities, where all personnel must be US Citizens and have no felony arrests.

PLACES OF PERFORMANCE / LIST OF SITES:

The SAD Customer Area of Operations (AOR) includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the states of Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana and Tennessee. However, it could include other CONUS locations.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

(1) Your firm's intent to submit a proposal for this contract when it is formally advertised.

(2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact.

(3) A copy of your entity record in SAM.gov.

(4) A letter of current bonding capacity from an acceptable surety/bonding company both expressed in dollar value per contract and aggregate bonding capacity.

(5) Teaming / JV arrangements: If you intend to team for the purpose of bidding on this MATOC, submit a signed letter of intent between both teaming partners.

(6) A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your firm's skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work will be utilized as a market research tool in making decisions related to the solicitation of this contract. This should include documentation of your breadth in past experience and competence in delivering similar requirements, Design-Build capabilities and your ability to perform multiple task orders simultaneously. If you have multiple office locations, indicate where those are and what areas of the southeastern region you have primarily worked in. The SOC should be no more than four (4) pages in length.

(7) Demonstrated Experience: Submit at least three (3) but no more than seven (7) projects where you have demonstrated similar experience within the last five (5) years. Included in the minimum of three projects, submit the following:

2 General Construction Projects valued between $50k to $10M

1 D/B Construction Project

For each project submitted include the following:

Customer Name and contact information Dollar value Description of the requirement by identifying the capabilities and experience requested in paragraph six above.

Identify whether you were the prime, sub and/or whether you were a part of a Joint Venture. If you were a part of a joint venture or a sub, what role did you have with the project?

Timeliness of performance

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THIS PROJECT WHEN IT

IS FORMALLY ADVERTISED, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.

WHEN / WHERE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES:

Interested business concerns are requested to complete and return via email any responses to this RFI electronically no later than 2:00 PM Eastern time Friday, October 11, 2019, to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Amy S. Rivers, at amy.s.rivers@usace.army.mil. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, please subject your email "RFI RESPONSE: W912HP19R7001 FIRM NAME HERE" Participation is voluntary; respondents will not be paid to participate. However, your participation in this market research endeavor is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in assisting the USACE Charleston District in making the solicitation decision most appropriate for market conditions and to meet the Government requirements.

NOTE: The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms.

Submittals will be used for market survey information only. Interested parties providing information as part of this market research process are hereby advised that your information will NOT be used later as part of the evaluation process should you choose to submit a proposal in response to any solicitation that may result in the future. All information submitted under this RFI will be considered proprietary and will not be available for use outside of the Federal government.

PLANNED SOLICITATION:

Currently it is estimated that the formal solicitation could occur within the next 6 months. The Government's acquisition strategy is unknown. A Pre-Solicitation announcement will be issued no sooner than 15 days prior to the release of the solicitation.