Child Development Center (CDC) and Frost Effects Research Facility (FERF) Upgrades at Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), Hanover, NH.

**********RFQ No. W912WJ-13-Q-0127 has been re-opened. See Amendment No. 0005. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the New England District.**********

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Child Development Center (CDC) and Frost Effects Research Facility (FERF) Upgrades at Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), Hanover, NH.

The work consists of:

Child Development Center (CDC) Upgrades:

The work of this project shall include removal of all existing windows on the first floor and replacement with new ones. There are two existing windows which have been installed into bigger openings. The new windows shall fully fill out the original openings, not the existing ones. All prep work, clean up, patching as necessary and all final interior and exterior trims shall be included. In addition, the contractor shall provide TWO new gutters and downspouts. Provide proper gravel bed at the downspouts to distribute the water on the site, away from the building. All prep work, clean up, patching as necessary and all final interior and exterior trims as required shall be included.

Additionally, the following are Optional Items

Frost Effects Research Facility (FERF) Upgrades

Optional Item 1:

Removal, disposal, and replacement of four existing cold storage doors, frames, and hardware. New door frames to include 6 inches height and 6 inches wide threshold made by the door manufacturer. The new frame to include heating perimeter element as per manufacturer requirements for cold door type rated for -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractor shall ensure existing fire alarm wiring remains in place and maintains current functionality.

Optional Item 2:

Removal of existing over the cold door canopies and replacing them with new prefabricated canopies. Contractor to remove existing lights from the walls above the doors and seal up outdoor electrical boxes with plates to code. Any leftover wires, brackets, old caulking etc. need to be removed and disposed off. Holes shall be filled up with foam and caulking. Provide touch up paint as necessary.

Optional Item 3:

Contractor shall provide all hardware, switches and electrical work necessary to provide and install two under mount lights in each of the four new canopies in Optional Item 2.

Optional Item 4:

Removal of existing Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSMR) and replacing it with new SSMR.

The period of performance will be 120 days.

The estimated magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The request for quotations will be available on or about 15 July 2013 and will be available for downloading by accessing the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov). In order to view the request for quotations, prospective contractors are required to self register their firm with Federal Business Opportunities (Go to http://www.fbo.gov and quote mark register now quote mark under Vendor/Citizens). Amendments, if any, will be available at this Internet site. Registrants are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the registration list. This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors. The applicable NAICS code is 238350 with a Small Business Size Standard of $14,000,000. The anticipated award date is August 9, 2013. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the New England District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Child Development Center (CDC) and Frost Effects Research Facility (FERF) Upgrades at Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), Hanover, NH.

The work consists of:

Child Development Center (CDC) Upgrades:

The work of this project shall include removal of all existing windows on the first floor and replacement with new ones. There are two existing windows which have been installed into bigger openings. The new windows shall fully fill out the original openings, not the existing ones. All prep work, clean up, patching as necessary and all final interior and exterior trims shall be included. In addition, the contractor shall provide TWO new gutters and downspouts. Provide proper gravel bed at the downspouts to distribute the water on the site, away from the building. All prep work, clean up, patching as necessary and all final interior and exterior trims as required shall be included.

Additionally, the following are Optional Items

Frost Effects Research Facility (FERF) Upgrades

Optional Item 1:

Removal, disposal, and replacement of four existing cold storage doors, frames, and hardware. New door frames to include 6 inches height and 6 inches wide threshold made by the door manufacturer. The new frame to include heating perimeter element as per manufacturer requirements for cold door type rated for -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractor shall ensure existing fire alarm wiring remains in place and maintains current functionality.

Optional Item 2:

Removal of existing over the cold door canopies and replacing them with new prefabricated canopies. Contractor to remove existing lights from the walls above the doors and seal up outdoor electrical boxes with plates to code. Any leftover wires, brackets, old caulking etc. need to be removed and disposed off. Holes shall be filled up with foam and caulking. Provide touch up paint as necessary.

Optional Item 3:

Contractor shall provide all hardware, switches and electrical work necessary to provide and install two under mount lights in each of the four new canopies in Optional Item 2.

Optional Item 4:

Removal of existing Standing Seam Metal Roof (SSMR) and replacing it with new SSMR.

The period of performance will be 120 days.

The estimated magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The request for quotations will be available on or about 15 July 2013 and will be available for downloading by accessing the Federal Business Opportunities website (http://www.fbo.gov). In order to view the request for quotations, prospective contractors are required to self register their firm with Federal Business Opportunities (Go to http://www.fbo.gov and quote mark register now quote mark under Vendor/Citizens). Amendments, if any, will be available at this Internet site. Registrants are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the registration list. This procurement is set-aside for small business vendors. The applicable NAICS code is 238350 with a Small Business Size Standard of $14,000,000. The anticipated award date is August 9, 2013. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the New England District.