Construction Addition and Alteration of existing Army Reserve Center (ARC. Primary facilities include an addition (approximately 18, 845 SF) and alteration (approximately 33, 718 SF) to an existing ARC training building, Shoreham, NY

Construction addition and alteration of existing Army Reserve Center (ARC). Primary facilities include an addition (approximately 18,845 SF) and alteration (approximately 33,718 SF) to an existing ARC training building. The project also includes organizational parking (approximately 3,234 SY). Buildings will be of permanent construction with reinforced concrete foundations, concrete floor slabs, structural steel frames, masonry veneer walls, standing seam metal roof, HVAC systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, fire protection systems (including fire pump enclosure), security systems, and electrical systems. Supporting facilities include land clearing, paving, fencing, general site improvements, and extension of utilities to serve project. Physical security measures will be incorporated into design including maximum standoff distance from roads, parking areas, and vehicle unloading areas. Berms, heavy landscaping, and bollards will be used to prevent access when standoff distances cannot be maintained. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. This solicitation also has 9 options which include (1) Bi-Level Loading Ramp, (2) Unheated Storage Building (approximately 2,431 SF), (3) Wash Bay and Canopy, (4) Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS)(approximately 4,784 SF), Wash Bay, and Canopy, (5) Monumental Sign, (6) Lightning Protection System for OMS, (7) Operations & Maintenance, Army Reserve (OMAR) Equipment,(8)Furniture, Army Reserve (OMAR), and (9) OMS Building underground telecom/electrical services. Contract duration is 486 days. The cost limitation for this project is $13,482,000 (excluding the line items marked OMAR) based on funds made available for this project.
The Government cannot guarantee that additional funds can be made available for award. Offerors are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. This is a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). All evaluation factors, other than cost or price, when combined, are equal to cost or price. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors: Prime Contractor Experience, Prime Contractor Past Performance. Pro Forma Information required is Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Businesses, Bonding Information, and Financial Capabilities. This solicitation is Full and Open. The 10% HubZone preference will be applied. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220. Firms must have the NAICS Code of 236220 assigned in CCR (Central Contractor Registration). Approximate availability of the bid documents is February 18, 2009 and approximate closing date is March 20, 2009, 12:00 p.m. local time. Project specification files are Portable Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. The drawing files are in CAL format and can be viewed, navigated, or printed using Source View Reader. Both readers are contained in the solicitation package. Minimum system requirements are: 486- based personal computer, Microsoft Windows 3.1 or greater, 8 MB application RAM, 4 M B hard disk space, and compact disk drive. All contractors must be registered at www.ccr.gov to access the specifications and plans at www.FBO.gov. This announcement serves as the advance notice for this project.