Concrete Pads B230

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is soliciting sealed bids for concrete pad construction work at Building 230 of the Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) in Rock Island, Illinois. The procurement involves the removal of existing concrete and installation of up to seven reinforced concrete mounting pads, each 18 inches thick with double-tied layers of #5 rebar mesh and meeting 5000 PSI minimum strength specifications, along with one aisleway and associated concrete work. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible contractor whose bid conforms to all solicitation requirements and incorporates applicable Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations. Evaluation will prioritize price competitiveness and contractor responsibility, with cost data submission required only if price competition does not materialize. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM Central Time on April 23, 2026, and a mandatory pre-construction site visit is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, for which interested contractors must notify Contract Specialist Brandy Huesmann at brandy.m.huesmann.civ@army.mil at least 24 hours in advance.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business contractors. The contract encompasses seven Contract Line Items (CLINs) covering eight work areas, with work areas 4 and 5 consolidated under a single CLIN, and optional pads designated based on project funding. The contractor must commence performance within 14 calendar days of receiving a notice to proceed and complete all work within 90 calendar days, with performance bonds required within 10 days of award. The scope of work requires compliance with stringent quality standards, including surface deviations not exceeding 1/4-inch over 10 feet, use of approved expansion joint materials, dust control via water application, and security clearance compliance for all personnel. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that includes daily site inspections, material testing, security verification, and final completion inspections to ensure work meets the contracted scope and applicable industry standards.