Concrete Pads B230

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking concrete construction services for the installation of concrete mounting pads in Building 230 at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). The project requires the removal of existing concrete and installation of up to seven reinforced concrete pads measuring 18 inches thick, plus one long aisle way, with all work to be completed under a Firm Fixed Price contract. Key contract requirements include meeting minimum 5000-PSI concrete specifications, using #5 rebar mesh (5/8") placed 12 inches apart in double-tied layers with proper positioning and coverage, adhering to strict haul time limits of 1 hour 30 minutes maximum, and performing demolition work on the second shift (2:30 PM to 11:00 PM) while framing, rebar tying, and pouring occur during the day shift. The contractor must also provide dust control, complete all debris removal, coordinate with the contracting officer for gate access, comply with security requirements including RAMP and iWATCH programs, maintain elevation tolerances of no greater than 1/4 inch over 10 feet, and provide full worksite cleanup upon completion. The Pre-solicitation Notice was posted on April 8, 2026, with the formal solicitation expected to be issued on or around April 13, 2026, and a mandatory pre-construction site visit scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, making it available exclusively to small business contractors meeting applicable size standards. The solicitation will be issued electronically through SAM.gov with no hard copies provided, and interested parties are advised to monitor SAM.gov periodically for any amendments, as the government will not maintain an interested party list and failure to obtain amendments could result in proposal rejection. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this Pre-solicitation Notice. The specific award value or budget range for this concrete construction project has not been disclosed in the notice, though the scope of work indicates a substantial project involving the construction and installation of multiple concrete pads with specialized reinforcement and finishing requirements. Contractors seeking to participate must make mandatory reservations for the pre-construction site visit at least three business days prior to the April 16, 2026, visit date by contacting Contract Specialist Brandy Huesmann at brandy.m.huesmann.civ@army.mil and must comply with all site safety requirements, including wearing steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses.