[Construction] Child Development Center B6457 Renovation at Edwards Air Force Base, California

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

412 CEG/CEN Edwards AFB, CA

1.0 Description

1.1 Edwards Air Force Base Contracting in support of 412 CEG/CEN Edwards AFB, CA is seeking Capability Statements for the below anticipated renovation project. 

1.2 THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.  This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future.  This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.  Further, the Air Force is not, at this time, seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Respondees are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.  If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).  It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2.0 Background

2.1 Synopsis of Facility and Project Requirements:

Title: Child Development Center B6457 Renovation

The Child Development Center (“CDC”), building 6457, is a single-story building comprised of approximately 32,712 SF built in 1996 with a 2,700 SF addition completed in 2007. The facility is undersized, and cannot meet the demand for quality, safe, and affordable childcare services to meet the needs of the Base’s diverse military and civilian population. Currently, the facility houses 16 child activity rooms (CAR) divided into age groups to include 3 infant, 3 pre-toddler, 4 toddler, and 6 pre-school CARs. In addition, there are numerous support spaces including kitchen, storage, offices, training, resource, restrooms (for public and staff), laundry, reception, lobby, mechanical, electrical and communication rooms.

The Phased Renovation effort upgrades interior finishes throughout the CDC following the requirements outlined in FC 4-740-14F, Air Force Child Development Center Design Standards. Finishes will include, painting, floor coverings, casework and counters, wall protection, doors, and windows. Replacement of HVAC chiller and add redundancy to Heating and Cooling equipment. Renovation efforts will also include selective replacement of Plumbing system and Replacement of fire alarm system and sprinkler heads. Exterior improvements include repair of damaged parking lot and driveway, reconfiguration of sidewalk and storm drainage.

2.2 Preliminary (Estimated) Milestones:

2.2.1    Solicitation October 2024

2.2.2    Project Site Walk November 2024

2.2.3    Award January 2025

2.3 In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated price range of this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. 

3.0 Responses

3.1 Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a Capability Statement.

3.2 Capability Statements should be emailed to Christopher Barnes, Contracting Officer, Edwards AFB at christopher.barnes.50@us.af.mil.          

3.3 Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 236220.  “Small business concern” means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria and size standards in 13 CFR part 121. Please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 for additional detailed information on Small Business Size Standards.  The FAR is available at https://www.acquisition.gov/

6.0 Questions

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Barnes, at christopher.barnes.50@us.af.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered via email to all responding interests to this post and sent to emails provided in capability statements. Accordingly, questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after Noon PDT, 2 AUG 2024 will be answered.

7.0 Summary

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide services for the Child Development Center B6457 Renovation. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. The Air Force has not made a commitment to procure any of the items/services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.