Construction alteration of an existing Army Reserve Center (ARC) - Caven Point, NJ

Construction alteration of an existing Army Reserve Center (ARC). Primary facilities include the renovation of an existing ARC training building. Building will be of permanent construction with reinforced concrete foundations, concrete floor slabs, structural steel frames, masonry veneer walls, standing seam metal roof, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, mechanical systems, security systems, and electrical systems. Supporting facilities include land clearing, paving, fencing, general site improvements, and extension of utilities to serve project. Accessibility for the disabled will be provided. 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.

The estimated cost range for the project is $10-25 M. The Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) for the project is approximately $11,600,000.00. Offerors are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. NAICS code is 236220. Size Limitation is $33.5 M. The construction contract duration is 490 calendar days. The solicitation will contain options for the following: Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed Collateral Equipment (CFCIE) Bona Fide Need OMAR Funded Items. This is a Single Phase, Full Design, Best Value procurement process. This is a 100% Small Business set aside. The site visit is tentatively scheduled for 20 - 21 July 2011 at 0900 local time at the project site. Further details will be issued with the solicitation. This announcement serves as the advance notice for this project. The project will be awarded subject to availability of funds.

This process requires potential offerors to submit their performance and capability information for review and consideration by the Government. Potential offerors also are required to submit their technical and cost proposal for consideration by the Government. Evaluation criteria include: Prime Contractor Experience, Design Contractor Experience, Prime Contractor Past Performance, Design Contractor Past Performance, Safety, Design Drawings, Design Narrative, and Management Plan.

The approximate issue date is 8 July 2011 and approximate closing date is 9 August 2011 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. Project documents will be issued via the web only. Downloads are available via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website http://www.fbo.gov. Amendments will be available only through the FedBizOpps website.

For general questions regarding this project, please contact Patrick Duggins via email at Patrick.J.Duggins@usace.army.mil