Chickamauga Lock Electrical Raw Water Line Rehabilitation

Solicitation Number:
W912P519B0014

Notice Type:
Pre-Solicitation

Synopsis:

PURPOSE: The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a firm fixed price construction contract for replacement of electrical systems and raw water piping at the Chickamauga Lock in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This notice is being issued for planning and informational purposes only. This notice is not a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept proposals as a result of this notice. The plans and technical specifications for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work involves the replacement of electrical systems and raw water piping (piping work is an option) at the Chickamauga Lock. The electrical systems rehabilitation will include replacing the upstream and downstream control consoles. The electrical system rehabilitation will also include rerouted wires using cable tray (to run along the outside edge of the of lock walls) and conduit. The embedded conduit and wiring being replaced will be abandoned in place. The existing motor control center (MCC) will be reused in place and will be incorporated into the electrical rehabilitation work.

Option 1: The raw water rehabilitation will include replacing all the existing piping, fittings, gate solenoids, valves, hangers, and sprinkler heads. The existing pump and pump platform will be reused and will be incorporated into the new plumbing system.

All replaced systems will require commissioning, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance documentation.

Bidders will have an opportunity to attend a scheduled site visit on Aug 28, 2019, 0900am Central Time, and location is 5400 Lake Resort Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This project description is not intended to be all encompassing in the descriptions.

NAICS AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a small business size standard of $15 million.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: Full and Open.
SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT TYPE: It is anticipated that from the IFB Solicitation, the Government will award one firm fixed price construction contract to the company that provides the lowest priced bid who is found to be responsive and responsible.

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The disclosure of magnitude range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The anticipated period of performance is approximately 420 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The anticipated release date for W912P519B0014 is around August 28, 2019.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fbo.gov. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential bidders to monitor the FBO website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Fannie Robertson, telephone: 615-736-7986, email: Fannie.M.Robertson@usace.army.mil. Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing via e-mail. It must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, e-mail address, phone number including area code, facsimile number, and point of contact.

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