Construction - Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) Syst

Added: May 31, 2018 2:52 pm Modified: Sep 05, 2018 3:29 pmTrack Changes Construction - Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System Site Infrastructure Construction Throughout Northern and Central California

Added: May 31, 2018 2:52 pm Modified: Aug 16, 2018 1:24 pmTrack Changes Construction - Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) System Site Infrastructure Construction Throughout Northern and Central California

Added: May 31, 2018 2:52 pm The U.S. Geological Survey has a requirement for a contractor to build the site infrastructure for approximately fifty-eight (58) seismic stations throughout Northern and Central California, which will be used as part of the Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system. The project scope includes the installation of the equipment vaults, DC power system (including solar array), grounding system, telemetry infrastructure, and drainage system that comprises a seismic station. Skills necessary include demolition, excavation, concrete, electrical (specifically DC and solar), general construction, and landscaping/site restoration.

All relevant project documents will be made available electronically to interested parties at no charge with the Request for Proposals (RFP). Tentatively, we expect the RFP to be available in late June 2018 and to be open for approximately thirty (30) days. The period of performance is expected to be approximately 180 days from issuance of the notice to proceed. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. The Construction Wage Requirements Statute (prevailing wage, formerly Davis-Bacon Act) will apply. An offer guarantee will be required with all proposals. The successful contractor will be required to obtain performance and payment bonds before being given the notice to proceed.

We intend to award a firm-fixed price contract in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 15 (contracting by negotiation) and 36 (construction and architect-engineer contracts.) Note this will not be a sealed bid acquisition and we will be considering factors other than price in our source selection.

The applicable product/service code is Y1BG, "construction of electronic and communications facilities." The applicable NAICS code is 237130, "power and communications line and related structures construction," size standard $36.5M. This acquisition is reserved exclusively for participation by small business concerns.

Prospective contractors must hold an appropriate contractor's license in the State of California at the time proposals are due to be considered for this project. State of California regulations regarding contractor's licensing, including the use of appropriately licensed subcontractors, shall be followed on this project.

Prospective contractors do not need to respond to this presolicitation notice. Questions or concerns should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jeff Caravelli, 916-278-9341 or jcaravelli@usgs.gov.