Asymmetric Warfare Group Brigade Complex - Fort George G. Meade, MD

Construction of the Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG) Brigade Complex located Fort George G. Meade, MD. General Contractors interested in this announcement should have knowledge and experience to construct design-bid-build administrative and automotive maintenance facilities with phased occupancy of facilities. The project consists of the construction of 4 buildings. Three (3) of the buildings are to be located within the current AWG Campus, with the fourth building located on a site approximately 1 mile from the AWG Campus. The buildings include, the Headquarters building is approximately 75,000 SF, a Visitor Control Center (VCC) approximately 2,700 SF, a Vehicle Maintenance/Fabrication Facility approximately 7,000 SF and a DPW Building approximately 15,000 SF. This project also includes the demolition of 4 buildings to be phased with construction activities.

General Contractors interested in the project should have an understanding of constructing multiple buildings within the same campus and phased occupancy of facilities, an understanding of SCIF construction and certification.

Other project features include raised floor system and under floor air distribution systems, HVAC and electrical system, low voltage digital addressable lighting systems, large photovoltaic systems (greater than 50 kW), emergency and standby generators, Commissioning, Energy Management Control System (EMCS) connections, SIPRNET and JWICS installation, and building information systems. Supporting facilities include electric service, natural gas, water, sanitary sewer, access road, parking, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, fencing and exterior lighting, site preparation and improvements, including storm water management features complying with MDE's Environmental Site Design regulations, fire protection and alarm systems, and information systems. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD), Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) and LEED V3.0 certification and other energy policies are features that will be provided in the design and required to be implemented by the contractor.

All contractor employees working at the project site on Fort Meade must possess a social security card. Employees must be either a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or in possession of a workers permit. These requirements with no exceptions must be met to be granted access to work at Fort Meade.

A contract will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal represents the "Best Value" to the Government. The best value determination will be made using the trade-off process by comparing differences in the value of non-price technical and management features of a proposal with differences in price.

The proposed procurement will be Unrestricted. NAICS Code: 236220 with a business size standard of $33.5 million. The estimated construction cost is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.

The solicitation will be provided in an electronic format, free of charge. The media through which the Government chooses to issue this solicitation is the Internet. The solicitation will not be issued in paper. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. Please note that all Corps of Engineers acquisitions are considered Sensitive, but Unclassified documents, and require users to have a valid MPIN entered in the FBO system to access the package. No phone or fax request for a copy of the solicitation will be considered.

This solicitation will be available on or about 2 May 2012. A site visit will be conducted, date to be determined.

All questions shall be submitted via email to kevin.j.cook@usace.army.mil