Design and Construction services for Caguas Army Reserve Center (ARC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico area.

Design and construct an Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Primary facilities include construction of an approximately 24,800 square foot AFRC training building, approximately 3,000 square foot Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS), approximately 750 square foot of unheated storage, approximately 1,730 square yards for organizational parking, antiterrorism measures and building information systems. Buildings will be of permanent construction with HVAC systems, 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. Physical security measures will be incorporated into design including maximum standoff distance from roads, parking areas, and vehicle unloading areas. Heavy landscaping and bollards will be used to prevent access when standoff distances cannot be maintained. Accessibility for the disabled will be provided. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The estimated cost range is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

This procurement is Small Business (Competitive). The evaluation factors for this procurement will be provided in the solicitation. These factors may include Technical Approach, Experience, Past Performance, Management, and Price. Sub-factors will be listed in the solicitation. Pro Forma Information such as Financial Ability and Bonding Capability will also be required. All evaluation factors, other than price, when combined are considered approximately equal to price. Proposal received from this solicitation will be evaluated for best value and will not necessarily be awarded to the lowest price.

The solicitation will be available approximately 16 June 2011. The proposal due date is approximately 18 July 2011. To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://fbo.gov. Downloads are available only through the FBO website. Amendments will be available from the FBO website by download only. A pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled for 22 June 2011. Further information will be available in the solicitation.

NAICS code is 236220. Size limitation is $33.5 million. Contract duration is 630 days. Questions may be directed to Misty Jones at Misty.D.Jones@usace.army.mil. This announcement serves as the advanced notice for this project.