Construction of 168 Room Dormitory, Minot AFB, ND

This is to address the issues contractors may have accessing the ASFI site when trying to download the solicitation package. Please see below instructions on steps to correct this issue.
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Website security and trusted certificate authorities have moved to the
forefront with the introduction of Internet Explorer 7.0 (IE v7.0/v8.0).
ASFI users who have adopted IE v7.0/v8.0 as their standard web browser may
have noticed an IE alert stating the ASFI root certificate was not issued by
a trusted certificate authority. This statement is somewhat misleading in
that ASFI incorporates the latest DoD root certificates on the ASFI website but
IE v7.0/v8.0 does not "recognize" those certificates as trusted since they
have not been installed into the web browser by the user. The instructions
below will help resolve this security alert for the ASFI users when
accessing the ASFI website.

(1) Open Internet Explorer and go to the CA Certificate download page.
(http://dodpki.c3pki.chamb.disa.mil/rootca.html)
(2) Click the link called "Download Root CA 2 Certificate". A popup will
appear.
(3) Click "Open". The Certificate Window will appear.
(4) In the left frame, open the subfolders until you see the "Certificates"
folder. The frame on the right will display a list of certificates.
(5) Double-click on the "DoD Root CA 2" certificate. You'll probably see two
of them, so double-click the first one. A popup will appear.
(6) Click the "Install Certificate..." button. The Certificate Import Wizard
will open.
(7) Select the "Place all certificates in the following store" and click
"Browse".
(8) Choose "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" and click "Ok".
(9) Click "Next" and "Finish".
(10) Click the next two "Ok" buttons and close the Certificates window.

On or about 14 NOVEMBER 2011, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the FY12 DORMITORY (168 RM), QJVF092001, MINOT AFB, ND. The solicitation will close on or about 17 JANUARY 2012.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION.

A site visit is tentatively scheduled for 07 DECEMBER 2011 at 0900 hours (local time). Contractors interested in inspecting the site should contact the Minot AFB Resident Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 8022, 5 Shawnee Road, Minot AFB, ND 58704; Telephone: 701-727-6127; Fax: 701-727-6128; e-mail: Trev.Albright@usace.army.mil. All inquiries for registration should be made a minimum of seven (7) work days in advance of the scheduled site visit to coordinate base access and place of assembly.

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See 'Obtaining Solicitation Documents' below.
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Project Description: (Approx. quantities)

Construct a new 68,692 square feet, 168-room dormitory at Minot AFB, ND. Construction consists of reinforced concrete foundation and floor slab, brick masonry walls, shingle roof system, site improvements and parking, utilities, fire detection/protection, landscaping, pavements, communication support, asbestos abatement and demolition of two (2) existing dormitories and all other necessary support. Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) procurement and installation will be a bid option, funded with 3400 funds. This project will comply with DOD antiterrorism/force protection requirements per UFC.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $15 million and $20 million.
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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 540 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.


Bidders (Offerors):
Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps (www.fbo.gov)
1. Use the 'Quick Search' to locate the project (by entering all or part of the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the 'Find Opportunities' (large arrow in the middle of the page) or use the 'Opportunities' tab followed by the 'Advanced Search' tab.
2. By using the 'login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading 'All Files' or from the 'Packages' tab.
4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the 'Interested Vendors' tab and then 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to: Theresa Afrank 402-995-9039. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-995-2910. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to the Project Manager at: 402-995-2780 or Specification Section at: 402-995-2187.