Design/Build Construction for Repairs to Building 4 at Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Project is for the Repair of Building 4, and will be constructed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Project will be approximately 47,000 square feet in size. The work includes upgrading a 74 year old facility for compliance with life-safety Codes, structural upgrades, new fire protection systems, widening access ways, installing an elevator, correcting staggered floor elevations, and upgrading the restrooms. A new mechanical room addition along with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be provided to improve energy efficiency. A combination of private and open office areas will be provided along with Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) areas. Scope will also include abatement of asbestos, lead based paint, and elimination of exposure to other hazardous conditions. Restoration and protection of exterior brick and replacement is required.

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP). A Pre-proposal conference and site visit will be held. Meeting details will be provided in the solicitation. The acquisition strategy will be design/build, and the estimated award date is September 2011. The solicitation is a single phase procurement following the Tradeoff (Best Value) process. Proposals will be evaluated based on the following technical factors: Experience (Prime & Designer), Past Performance (Prime, Designer, & Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Small Businesses), Safety, Technical Proposal Information (Renderings, Design Drawings, and Design Narrative), Management Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Price, and Pro Forma Requirements. All evaluation factors, other than cost or price, when combined, are equal to cost or price.

NAICS is 236220. Size Limitation is $33.5 Million. The estimated price range is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. The solicitation is full and open competition. Contract duration is 540 calendar days. Approximate issue date is 11 July 2011 and approximate closing date is 10 August 2010. This is being advertised Subject to Availability of Funds (SAF).

Project documents will be web only. The solicitation will be available by download from the Internet only. Downloads are available only through the Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps - website at http://www.fbo.gov. This announcement serves as the Advanced Notice for this project. Amendments will be available from the FedBizOpps website by download only. Questions may be address to Michael.D.Hutchens@usace.army.mil.