Demolition Project

Added: Sep 14, 2012 6:45 pm The following questions were submitted by a contractor:

1. Drawing giving the actual square footage of area footprint that will be landscaped following the demo of bldg 601 (I know the picture indicates 17,900 sf plus 1,600 sf for the playground area, but is that the exact footprint of the building or is that including the area up to existing sidewalks?)  

The total footprint of the area at building 601 to be landscaped following  demolition of building 601 is 31,650 SF. This includes both the "PROPOSED_FENCING" area and the "Grading_Area" on the New_Construction.pdf file (attached).

2. Provide a drawing of the existing irrigation sprinkler system for bldg 601. 

CE does not have any drawings of the existing irrigation system for bldg 601.

3. If awarded the contract or as a subcontractor, will the materials delivered to project be subject to Nevada state sales tax? Is there an additional county tax as well?

A tax exemption letter will not be issued to the Contractor. They will be subject to any taxes applicable by law.

Added: Sep 14, 2012 1:56 pm Addendum 5

You are expected to review all amendments and changes prior to submitting your bids.

The deadline for submitting RFIs for this particular project has expired; however, we will make every attempt to address all remaining questions on this project prior to the bid deadline.

The bid deadline is still 20 September 2012 at 3pm PST. All bids shall either be hand delivered (in a sealed envelope) or mailed to the following address:

99th Contracting Squadron
Attn: MSgt Neil Armstrong
5865 Swaab Boulevard, Bldg 588
Nellis AFB, NV 89191

The bid opening will take place on 20 September 2012 at 3:30pm PST at the address listed above.

End of Amendment 5

Added: Sep 14, 2012 11:26 am 1) Have the contents of the grease trap interceptors been tested for presence of HazMat and if so, can this info. be given to bidders?  No, CE does not have any HazMat reports beyond the asbestos/LBP reports that were already provided.

2) If testing has not been accomplished, will the Contractor be required to perform testing and provide results prior to removal and disposal of the contents?  Yes, the Contractor will be required to test the contents of the grease traps at building 601 prior to removal and disposal of the contents.

3) There is an above ground gas line regulator and supply piping entering the building on the west side. Does CE know if there is a gas main on the west side of the building that is not shown on the solicitation utility drawing?   CE does not have record of a gas main on the west side of building 601. A snapshot of our natural gas utility drawing is attached.

Added: Sep 14, 2012 11:16 am Addendum #5

As a reminder, please review all changes and addendums to this solicitation prior to submitting your bids.  The following items were mentioned in earlier changes posted on FBO but this addendum will serve as a reminder. 

After receiving guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA), it has been determined that this requirement shall be set-aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB).  This was

FAR 19.1505(a)(2) states a contracting officer May set-aside acquisitions for competition restricted to EDWOSB or WOSB concerns under the WOSB program as specified on the SBA's Web site.

Under the program, SBA has determined certain NAICS to be underrepresented and some to be substantially underrepresented. In the Contracting Officer's Guide (located on the SBA website, page 12), it directs all requirements under NAICS code 238910, to be set-aside for EDWOSB.

A bid bond is required for this solicitation. The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price. This supercedes the verbiage found on page 32 of the solicitation.

All bids are due on 20 September 2012 at 1500. These bids can either be hand delivered or mailed to the following:

99th Contracting Squadron
Attn: MSgt Neil Armstrong
5865 Swaab Blvd
Nellis AFB, NV 89191.

Contact me via email at neil.armstrong@nellis.af.mil for further guidance.

Added: Sep 13, 2012 6:14 pm The following question was submitted by a contractor:

Is there currently a 120VAC electrical outlet at building 600 to facilitate the new irrigation control unit, or will the Contractor have to install new from nearest power source?  There is not a 120VAC outlet at building 600 for the new irrigation control. The Contractor will have to either install new or utilize a battery-powered control unit.

Added: Sep 13, 2012 4:52 pm

The following questions were submitted by a contractor:

1. For building 601, is it the intention of the owner to have the sidewalk along the south side of the building removed and replaced or expanded?   The intent is neither to demolish nor expand any of the sidewalk along the south side of the building, but to connect it to the sidewalk on the west side. The proposed sidewalk shown on the new construction drawing represents our desired end-state.

2. What is the desired width of the new proposed sidewalk?  The new section of sidewalk should match the width of existing sidewalks to the west and south of building 601: 4 ft.

3. Does the framework of the new permanent fence need to be powder coated green to match the chainlink?  No, the framework of the new fence does not need to be powder coated green. Only the chain link needs to be galvanized dark green vinyl coated.

4. At Bldg 601, does temporary fence need to be installed between the building and the playgrounds that are to remain, or will those be out of use during the work?  Playgrounds to the north of building 601 will be in use during the work, so temporary fencing will have to be placed along the sidewalk on the north side of the building.

Added: Sep 13, 2012 4:42 pm This question was submitted by a contractor:

I realize the deadline for RFI's has passed and therefore this RFI may not be answered.

Drawing labeled NEW CONSTRUCTION DRAWING shows an area east of building 601, outside of new fencing, requires grading.

Question: After grading, will this area requre any ground covering?

Ground covering such as rock mulch is not required in the area east of building 601 after grading is complete. The area should be bare and compacted, matching the drainage channel directly to the north as shown in the attached picture.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 6:59 pm The following question was submitted to the Government:

I do not see a hazardous materials report. Can that be uploaded so we can finalize our bid?  The only HAZMAT reports we have are the asbestos/LBP reports already provided.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 6:55 pm The following questions were submitted to the Government:

1. Amendment 14; Revised bid schedule; Option bid states: 
                               TOTAL LUMP SUM BID OPTION 1
                              (CLIN 0001 + CLIN 0002) tiny_mce_marker_____________
    Does this dollar amount reflect only the cost for Option 1 or does it reflect  
    the grand total of the project to include CLINs 0001, 0002 and Option 1? It
     reflects the grand total of the project if option 1 is exercised.
 
2. Will the Contractor be allowed to use water from the nearest available fire
    hydrant for demolition and construction activities?  Yes- submit an AF Form
    103 in order to get CE shop approval of the specific hydrant.

3. If Contractor is allowed to use base hydrants, is the Contractor required to
    provide and install a backflow device and/or a water meter prior to use?
    Backflow device will be required, but a water meter is not.

4. The utility drawing indicates that the sewer lateral servicing building 601 
    extends ~ 260 feet to a manhole located on the east side of the Thrift
    Shop. Will the Contractor be required to demo the full length of the lateral,
    back to the manhole? This will require the closure of the southern access
    road which leads to the commissary loading docks. No- because it is such a
     long run back to the main (not just across 1 lane of traffic), the sewer
     lateral can be capped at the road east of building 601.

5. Do the 35% design drawings referenced in Statement of Work paragraph
    1.4.1.1 need to be stamped by a licensed engineer?  No.

6. Does "soil stabilization" equate to 3" deep rock mulch?  No- a dust
     palliative is all we are looking for at building 601.
 
7. If Option 1 is exercised, where is the preferred location for the new
    irrigation control unit and is there an existing 120 VAC power source at that
    location? The preferred location for the new irrigation control unit is at
     building 600 directly north of the project site.

8.  At building 601, is the Contractor responsible for removal of
     communication cabling from underground conduits?  No- base
      communications office requests cabling and conduit be abandoned in
      place.

9.  If Contractor removes comm. cabling, where is the termination point?
     Communications information is not shown on the drawings. N/A

10. At building 601, is the extent of underground communications conduit
     demolition known? Communications information is not shown on the  
       drawings. N/A

11. Does CE know if the fluid in the transformer at building 601
      (Westinghouse S/N 8JJ520113) contains PCB at a level that must be   
      disposed of as HazMat?  The Contractor must test the transformer for 
        PCBs.

12. There is a natural gas shut off valve and hand hole located within 5' of   
      the building on the east side of building 601. Will the Contractor be
      allowed to disconnect the building gas at this point and abandon in-place
      the gas line which continues east?  No- the main line runs along the street
        just outside of the block wall. The Contractor will be required to demolish
        and cap at the main.
 
13. Will a separate NTP be issued solely for the 35% design phase? No- see 
       addendum extending performance period.

14. Will a Performance Period (PP) be added for the 35% design and approval
      phase? No; however, the government will issue another addendum to 
        extend the performance period for 
        abatement /demo/design/construction at 601 to 90 calendar days.

15. Is the PP of 56 days for building 601 demolition negotiable?  Due to the
        extension mentioned in #14, the new PP will not be negotiable.

16. If the PP for building 601 remains at 56 calendar days, will the Contractor
      be allowed to work double shifts and/or weekends to meet this PP? N/A

17. Will The Contractor be allowed to temporarily fence off and utilize the
      entire existing parking lot on the south side of building 601 as a laydown
      area? Yes, but any damage to the asphalt must be repaired at the
        contractor's expense.

18. At building 4856, will the Contractor be required to erect a temporary
      screened fence for duration of demolition activities?  Yes.

19. At building 4856, is the Contractor responsible for demolition of the trees
      in front and back of house? Yes.

20. At building 4856, is the extent of gas line demolition known? Is the
      location of the main known? The main is located in the street on Kinley
        Drive.

21. At building 4856, is the extent of sewer line demolition known? Is the
      location of the main known? The main is located in the street on Kinley
       Drive.

22. Reference vinyl coated fence required at 601; do all components of the
      fence (framing, posts, rails, chain link fabric) need to be vinyl coated, or 
      just the chain link fabric? Just the chain link fabric.

23. The wooden shed at building 601 that is to be relocated to building 2999
      is 14' x 14'. Please confirm:

      a. Government understands that this will necessitate an oversized load 
        permit and operations to transport a 14' wide load over a public road.
        Confirmed.

        b. That the security checkpoint at the entrance to Area III will physically
        facilitate a 14' wide load. Confirmed. The Range Road entrance to Area 
        III will have to be utilized.

24. On Government property, will the Contractor be allowed to perform the 
      oversized load movement of the shed to building 2999 with 
      escort vehicles and flagmen, or will the Contractor be required to schedule
      and coordinate road closures on main base and within Area III? Perform
        the oversized load movement with escort vehicles and flagmen.

25. Amendment 13 drawing shows proposed sidewalk on west and south sides
      of building 601. There is an existing sidewalk on the south side of
      building.  Must the existing sidewalk be replaced, or can the it remain
      intact?  The existing sidewalk on the south side of building 601 may  
        remain intact.

26. After road elevations are corrected to ensure proper storm water drainage
      across the east entrance of the parking lot, can the demo'd portion of
      asphalt be patched back with concrete, or must it be asphalt?  The
        demolished portion of asphalt may be patched back with concrete.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 6:24 pm 1. Will hydro excavation be required for all underground utilities?  Yes

2. Will there be a specific design for the 5% grade correction for the drainage or will the contractor be responsible to design their own solution?  The contractor is responsible for their own design to the solution.

3. Attachments 4,5, and 6 on amendment 17 appears to be corrupted. Will it possible to upload new files for viewing?  These items will be required during post award and will not have an effect on your proposal.

4. I do not see a hazardous materials report. Can that be uploaded so we can finalize our bid? MSgt Armstrong will post when it becomes available. 

Added: Sep 12, 2012 6:06 pm 1. What is the haul route for Bldg's 601?  The haul route for bldg 601 will be from the Area II gate, south around the flight line and to the work site, then exit either the main gate at Craig Rd or the south gate onto Nellis Blvd. (see maps 2 and 3 attached).

2. How much of the existing concrete around bldg 601 is to be removed, it's not clearly defined? SF?  The only concrete around building 601 that is to remain is the sidewalk around the perimeter of the limits of construction.

3. Do the play areas in and around get demo'd around 601?  The small play area to the east of building 601 is to be demolished, along with the fencing that currently encloses it. All other play areas to the north are to remain.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 2:25 pm Modified: Sep 12, 2012 5:43 pmTrack Changes

Added: Sep 12, 2012 5:40 pm The following questions were submitted to the Government:

1. Looking at the file 'DEMOLITION_PLAN.pdf' you have existing fencing, and need us to install newly added fence with wind screen. Do we estimate exact location from the yellow line, indicating future fence? Should we estimate to add fencing around corner playground for Grading?  The yellow line indicates where permanent fencing should be once the construction portion of the project is complete. The entire work area, including the grading area, will need to be fenced off by temporary fencing with visual screening for the duration of the project.

2. Fencing with wind screen requires concrete footed posts in ground, (not a footing base above ground) will this be approved and excepted? Will subcontractor installed fence be permanent, temporary or (temporary then install permanent)? Requirements: 6' or 8' Temp or perm, wind screen Beige or green?  Visual screen fencing is temporary and does not need to be secured by concrete-footed posts. However, fabric should have holes cut in it to prevent wind from blowing the fence over. If installing on an unpaved surface, posts are to be driven into the ground and affected landscaping restored upon removal. On paved surfaces, posts may be secured using sandbags. Temp fence shall be 6' tall and have tan fabric visual screening.

3. Do the existing side walk need demolition? Pour Back? These questions where not asked at job walk. Do block wall need demolition?  At building 601, the existing perimeter sidewalk and the block wall do not need to be demolished. Sidewalks providing access to the building or to play areas in the back are to be demolished.

4. Need to locate 299 Area 3 for relocating of existing exterior Freezer unit. Is a dedicated circuit needed? What is the amp ridge? Is there space on existing electrical panel?  Building 2999 in Area III was the last stop during the site visit last week. A dedicated 30-amp circuit is needed for the freezer unit, and there is space on the existing electrical panel at building 2999.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 2:25 pm The following questions were submitted to the Government:

Is there a stockpile or a fill dirt borrow area on the base, where dirt can be used to backfill the basement?  There is no borrow area for fill dirt on base.

Can the contractor crush concrete to 2" minus and use as fill? 2" minus crushed concrete is not acceptable fill material.

Is there a compaction index for the backfilled areas?  Backfill areas must be compacted to at least 90 percent laboratory maximum density, per attached specification.

Added: Sep 12, 2012 2:13 pm Due to conflicting information in the solicitation concerning the bid bonds, the bid opening has been rescheduled for 20 September 2012.

All bids for this project are due by 20 September 2012/1500 PST and will need to be either  hand delivered or mailed to the following address:

99th Contracting Squadron
Attn: MSgt Neil Armstrong
5865 Swaab Boulevard, Bldg 588
Neillis AFB, NV 89191-7063

Due to the extension, today will be the last day this office can guarantee answers for RFIs prior to the bid opening. 

Added: Sep 12, 2012 12:12 pm The following questions were submitted to the Government:

1) Have the contents of the grease trap interceptors been tested for presence of HazMat and if so, can this info. be given to bidders? The grease traps at the NE corner of building 10208 are not included in the scope of demolition. They are still utilized and are to remain as-is.

2) If testing has not been accomplished, will the Contractor be required to perform testing and provide results prior to removal and disposal of the contents? No

3) There is an above ground gas line regulator and supply piping entering the building on the west side. Does CE know if there is a gas main on the west side of the building that is not shown on the solicitation utility drawing? The utility maps show the gas main running behind building 10208, parallel to the sidewalk (SW to NE).

Added: Sep 12, 2012 11:49 am The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price. This supercedes the verbiage found on page 32 of the solicitation.

Also, the following questions were submitted to the Government:

1. Can the conduit be attached to the wall of the existing building that will required to power the freezer at the new location?  Yes, the conduit can be attached to building 2999, the Youth Center, in order to power the freezer in its new location.

2. What type of ramp is required at the freezer's new location (i.e. concrete, wood)?  A concrete ramp is required at the freezer's new location.

3. It appears the asphalt may need to be reworked at the drainage inlet on the front of building 601, it is not currently in the scope of work, should we include pricing to adjust the paving in this area to provide positive drainage? Yes, bids should include reworking of the asphalt at the east entrance to the bldg 601 parking lot, near the drainage inlet, in order to provide positive drainage.

Added: Sep 11, 2012 5:49 pm

Addendum #4

1.7 PERFORMANCE PERIODS & NOTICE(S) TO PROCEED:

1.7.1 The performance period for this project is 35 calendar days for abatement and demolition at building 4856 and 90 calendar days for abatement, demolition, design, and construction at building 601 after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. At the beginning of the performance window, and if all necessary submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall initiate Notice to Proceed (NTP) to allow actual demolition/construction work to begin.

1.7.2 One Notice to Proceed will be provided for each individual facility. Bldg 4856 will be demolished first without delay but Bldg 601 may not be available for demolition until approximately June of 2013.

Added: Sep 11, 2012 4:34 pm

Revised Addendum #2 to DEMO MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES

RKMF 12-0121 Bldg 601
RKMF 12-0144 Bldg 4856

Please change the following paragraphs to read as follows:

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.3.2 DEMOLITION SEGMENT:

1.3.2.12 Construction

Install 6ft high galvanized dark green vinyl coated chain link perimeter fencing, with three 3 ft wide personnel entry gates and two 12ft wide double-gated latched entries. Install soil stabilization on bare soil within new fenced area. Reconfigure existing irrigation system to feed all remaining trees on site. Redesign storm water drainage to have a 5-degree natural slope with a head wall on the north side of east entrance to the parking lot, and with all asphalt work required to provide positive drainage to the inlet on the south side of the parking lot. Relocate 4 storage sheds and 1-polar king freezer. Storage shed 1 and storage shed 2 will be relocated to the north end of building 602, next to the metal shed and shall be placed on 4x4's. Storage shed 3 and the polar king freezer shall be relocated to area 3, north of building 2999. Shed 3 will be placed on 4x4's and a concrete pad, ramp and power from the mechanical room will need to be installed for polar freezer in area 3. Shed 4 will be relocated just outside the new perimeter fencing of the demolition area. Contractor shall provide 35% design drawings for the site after demolition including fence layout and drainage reconfiguration. The chiller, boiler and all Johnson network controls will be removed by 99 CES prior to demolition.

1.7 PERFORMANCE PERIODS & NOTICE(S) TO PROCEED:

1.7.1 The performance period for the abatement/construction portion of this project is 35 calendar days for building 4856 and 49 calendar days for building 601 after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. At the beginning of the performance window, and if all necessary submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall initiate Notice to Proceed (NTP) to allow actual demolition/construction work to begin.

1.7.2 One Notice to Proceed will be provided for each individual facility. Bldg 4856 will be demolished first without delay but Bldg 601 may not be available for demolition until approximately June of 2013.

End Revised Addendum #2

Added: Sep 11, 2012 4:30 pm The following companies attended the site visit on 4 September 2012:

1. DSB Construction Inc./E-Corp
2. ABCI
3. MD Merrett Inc.
4. Construction Group International
5. Foxy Grading and Paving
6. S&L Construction
7. Baldwin Development
8. Desert Excavation
9. Unlimited Construction Inc.
10. Dance Design Inc.
11. Hudspeth and Associates, Inc.
12. Precision Electric
13. FEI Construction
14. T.L. Peterson Inc.
15. NAC Construction
16. Prometrics Worldwide
17. DCI Construction
18. Canyon Electric
19. Power Services
20. Whiteford Grading and Paving, Inc.
21. MFH Environmental Corp
22. CJM Construction/JBM Underground Joint Venture
23. A&B Environmental
24. Solor, Inc.
25. Sterling Pacific
26. CJM
27. GLR Construction
28. MEC-Inc

Added: Sep 10, 2012 4:24 pm Addendum #3

After receiving guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA), it has been determined that this requirement shall be set-aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB).

FAR 19.1505(a)(2) states a contracting officer May set-aside acquisitions for competition restricted to EDWOSB or WOSB concerns under the WOSB program as specified on the SBA's Web site.

Under the program, SBA has determined certain NAICS to be underrepresented and some to be substantially underrepresented. In the Contracting Officer's Guide (located on the SBA website, page 12), it directs all requirements under NAICS code 238910, to be set-aside for EDWOSB.

All bids are still due on 17 September 2012 at 1500. These bids can either be hand delivered or mailed to the following:  99th Contracting Squadron, Attn: MSgt Neil Armstrong, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191.

All contractors wishing to submit a bid, please acknowledge that you have viewed all three addendums.

Contact me via email at neil.armstrong@nellis.af.mil for further guidance.

Added: Sep 06, 2012 4:19 pm All the following are questions posed by a contractor concerning this project.

1. Can the conduit be attached to the wall of the existing building that will required to power the freezer at the new location? Yes, the conduit can be attached to building 2999, the Youth Center, in order to power the freezer in its new location.

2. What type of ramp is required at the freezer's new location (i.e. concrete, wood)? A concrete ramp is required at the freezer's new location.

3. It appears the asphalt may need to be reworked at the drainage inlet on the front of building 601, it is not currently in the scope of work, should we include pricing to adjust the paving in this area to provide positive drainage? Yes, bids should include reworking of the asphalt at the east entrance to the bldg 601 parking lot, near the drainage inlet, in order to provide positive drainage.

Added: Sep 06, 2012 11:38 am

The following is a addendum to the Statement of Work.

The following is a addendum to the Statement of Work.

Please change the following paragraphs to read as follows:

1.7 PERFORMANCE PERIODS & NOTICE(S) TO PROCEED:

1.7.1 The performance period for the abatement/construction portion of this project is 28 calendar days for building 4856 and 56 calendar days for building 601 after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. At the beginning of the performance window, and if all necessary submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall initiate Notice to Proceed (NTP) to allow actual demolition/construction work to begin.

1.7.2 One Notice to Proceed will be provided for each individual facility. Bldg 4856 will be demolished first without delay but Bldg 601 may not be available for demolition until approximately June of 2013.

End Addendum #1

Added: Aug 30, 2012 3:12 pm Just a reminder that the site visit will take place on 5 September at 0800. All Contractors will meet at the 99th Contracting Squadron prior to the site visit to discuss the basic guidelines of the site visit.

For those contractors who did not provide their information by the 24 August deadline, I will be available at the visitor center from 0700 - 0730 to assist with gaining you access.

The location for the 99th Contracting Squadron is:

5865 Swaab Boulevard, Bldg 588

Added: Aug 23, 2012 3:47 pm The solicitation number for this requirement is FA4861-12-B-0002. It coincides with the synopsis (FA4861-12-B-0002) posted on the Federal Business Opportunites website on 7 August 2012.

The work to be performed under the requirement consists essentially of, but is not limited to, furnishing all design, labor, equipment, material, manufactured articles, transportation, supervision, and all else necessary to perform all operations in connection with successfully completing three demolition projects on Nellis AFB. Project RKMF 12-0121 consists of demolishing the childcare facility, building 601. This building is a single story, metal framed facility that is approximately 17,900 square feet (SF). Project RKMF 12-0144 consists of demolishing a billeting storage facility, building 4856. This building is a single story, CMU exterior with wood framed interior. The square footage for this facility is approximately 1,700 SF. Abestos and lead abatement will be required for these buildings. In addition, the areas that are demolished shall be landscaped to match existing surrounding landscape.

This is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Invitation for Bid (IFB), limited to qualified, eligible woman owned firms registered with the Small Business Administration.

The period of performance for this project is 80 calandar days after the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP). All work shall be in strict compliance with the conditions of the contract, specifications, and drawings. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238910 with a size standard of $14 million (M). In addition, the project magnitude is between $1M - $5M.

The successful contractor will be selected using FAR 52.214-19, Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction, as prescribed in FAR 14.201-6(m), provision contract award - Sealed Bidding - Construction (Aug 1996), where:
1. The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.
2. The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.
3. The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation or the bid.
4. The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between the line items or sublime items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.
The successful offeror will submit their bids in accordance with FAR 52.214-18, Preparation of Bids - Construction, as prescribed in FAR 14.206(l), provision Preparation of Bids - Construction (April 1984), where:
1. Bids must be -
a. Submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and
b. Manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form
2. The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including -
a. Lump sum bidding
b. Alternate prices
c. Units of construction; or
d. Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision
3. If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.
4. Alternate bids will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

A site visit will be conducted on 5 September 2012 at 0800. All interested parties are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. The contractor is required to acknowledge at the time of closing that the contractor has inspected and is fully cognizant of site conditions. No allowance or consideration will be given after award for condition(s), which existed at the time of the site visit.

ALL SEALED BIDS are due to the 99th Contracting Squadron on 17 September 2012 by 3:00 pm (PST). You can either mail or physically deliver your sealed bids to the address below. Please coordinate delivery with MSgt Neil Armstrong if you do not have access to the installation. The Bid Opening will take place at the 99th Contracting Squadron on 17 September 2012 at 3:00 pm (PST) and it is open to the public.

99th Contracting Squadron
c/o MSgt Neil Armstrong
5865 Swaab Boulevard
Nellis AFB, NV 89191

Offers will be evaluated utilizing IFB provisions, as stated above, provided that they meet the minimum criteria for the bid as stated in the statement of work. All responsive offers will be considered by the agency. The solicitation will result in a FFP contract.

All firms offering on the requirement must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive award. Information regarding the process for registering may be found by visiting http://222.sam.gov. Offerors must have active Online Representation and Certification (ORCA). The ORCA website is https://orca.bpn.gov.

The entire solicitation, including the specifications, will be made available only on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Paper copies will be available.

Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon all interested vendors to view FedBizOpps frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.

All prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal on this soliciation must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
In order to be included on the official listing of interested vendors, prospective offerors or interested parties must post the required information on the FedBizOpps website as an interested vendor.

Notice to Offerors: Funds have been reserved but are not presently available for this project. No award will be made under this soliciation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Questions or inquiries concerning this acquisition must be emailed to MSgt Neil Armstrong via email at neil.armstrong@nellis.af.mil.

Added: Aug 16, 2012 1:45 pm Due to the upcoming labor day holiday, the information requested for base passes are due on 24 August 2012.

The site visit is scheduled to take place on 5 September 2012 at 0800. In the case you are unable to submit your information prior to the deadline, report to the Nellis AFB Visitor Center at 0730 (no later than 0740) and I will assist you with getting a temporary base pass.

On the morning of the site visit, all contractors are advised to report to 5865 Swaab Boulevard (Bldg 588), Nellis AFB no later than 0800. You will be escorted to the site after getting briefed on the terms and conditions of the site visit.

Added: Aug 10, 2012 5:08 pm All,

For clarification, the information concerning the base pass information is due by close of business on 30 August 2012.

Also, the abbreviation SSAN should be SSN (Social Security Number.

The site visit will take place on 5 September 2012 at 0800.

V/r
MSgt Armstrong

Added: Aug 09, 2012 3:39 pm All,

The acquisition timeline for this project is as follows:

Synopsis: 7 August 2012 - 21 August 2012

Solicitation: 22 August 2012 - 17 September 2012
The Government will issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on 22 August 2012; this IFB will include all the attachments mentioned in the synopsis.

Bid Opening: The bid opening will take place on 19 September 2012. This event will take place at the 99th Contracting Squadron. The time will be determined later.

The attachment to this amendment is a word document that contains information required to issue passes for base access. Fill out this attachment and email it to me NLT 30 September 2012 so I can get the base pass paperwork processed in time for the site visit. My email address is neil.armstrong@nellis.af.mil

MSgt Neil Armstrong

Added: Aug 07, 2012 4:31 pm
The synopsis number for this requirement is FA4861-12-B-0002. It coincides with the sources sought (FA4861-12-R-A006) posted on the Federal Business Opportunites website on 26 June 2012.

The work to be performed under the requirement consists essentially of, but is not limited to, furnishing all design, labor, equipment, material, manufactured articles, transportation, supervision, and all else necessary to perform all operations in connection with successfully completing three demolition projects on Nellis AFB. Project RKMF 12-0121 consists of demolishing the childcare facility, building 601. This building is a single story, metal framed facility that is approximately 17,900 square feet (SF). Project RKMF 12-0144 consists of demolishing a billeting storage facility, building 4856. This building is a single story, CMU exterior with wood framed interior. The square footage for this facility is approximately 1,700 SF. Abestos and lead abatement will be required for these buildings. In addition, the areas that are demolished shall be landscaped to match existing surrounding landscape.
This is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Invitation for Bid (IFB), limited to qualified, eligible woman owned firms registered with the Small Business Administration.
The period of performance for this project is 80 calandar days after the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP). All work shall be in strict compliance with the conditions of the contract, specifications, and drawings. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238910 with a size standard of $14 million (M). In addition, the project magnitude is between $1M - $5M.

The successful contractor will be selected using FAR 52.214-19, Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction, as prescribed in FAR 14.201-6(m), provision contract award - Sealed Bidding - Construction (Aug 1996), where:
1. The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.
2. The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.
3. The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation or the bid.
4. The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between the line items or sublime items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.
The successful offeror will submit their bids in accordance with FAR 52.214-18, Preparation of Bids - Construction, as prescribed in FAR 14.206(l), provision Preparation of Bids - Construction (April 1984), where:
1. Bids must be -
a. Submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and
b. Manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form
2. The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including -
a. Lump sum bidding
b. Alternate prices
c. Units of construction; or
d. Any combination of paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(3) of this provision
3. If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.
4. Alternate bids will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.
A site visit will be conducted on 5 September 2012 at 0800. All interested parties are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. The contractor is required to acknowledge at the time of closing that the contractor has inspected and is fully cognizant of site conditions. No allowance or consideration will be given after award for condition(s), which existed at the time of the site visit.
Offers will be evaluated utilizing IFB provisions, as stated above, provided that they meet the minimum criteria for the bid as stated in the statement of work. All responsive offers will be considered by the agency. The solicitation will result in a FFP contract.
All firms offering on the requirement must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive award. Information regarding the process for registering may be found by visiting http://222.sam.gov. Offerors must have active Online Representation and Certification (ORCA). The ORCA website is https://orca.bpn.gov.
The entire solicitation, including the specifications, will be made available only on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Paper copies will be available.
Once the solicitation is posted, it is incumbent upon all interested vendors to view FedBizOpps frequently for any updates/amendments to any and all documents.
All prospective offerors interested in submitting a proposal on this soliciation must have a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
In order to be included on the official listing of interested vendors, prospective offerors or interested parties must post the required information on the FedBizOpps website as an interested vendor.
Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this project. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Questions or inquiries concerning this acquisition must be emailed to MSgt Neil Armstrong via email at neil.armstrong@nellis.af.mil.