FY16 Poe Lock Electrical Modernization

*** July 22, 2016 - AMENDMENT 0004 ISSUED FOR THE SOLICITATION ***

Amendment 0004 is hereby issued for the subject solicitation. This Amendment replaces Mechanical Drawing M-601 with a revised version that corrects one design airflow value as indicated in the LOUVER (L) SCHEDULE.  All other terms, conditions, and requirements remain unchanged. The proposal due date is unchanged.

See the attached documents, "Amendment 0004 - Solicitation W911XK-16-R-0005", and "Amendment 0004 - Updated Drawing M-601", for a complete description of the change.

*** July 20, 2016 - AMENDMENT 0003 ISSUED FOR THE SOLICITATION ***

Amendment 0003 is hereby issued for the subject solicitation.  This Amendment replaces ten electrical drawings with versions that include notes to address topics raised throught the Bidder Inquiry (RFI) process.  All other terms, conditions, and requirements remain unchanged.  The proposal due date is unchanged. 

See the attached documents,  "Amendment 0003 - Solicitation W911XK-16-R-0005", and "Amendment 0003 - Updated Drawings E-601 Through E-610", for a complete description of the change.

*** JULY 14, 2016 - AMENDMENT 0002 ISSUED FOR THE SOLICITATION ***

Amendment 0002 is hereby issued for the subject solicitation.  This Amendment updates the applicable Construction Wage Determination and extends the solicitation response period to July 28, 2016.  All other terms, conditions, and requirements remain unchanged.

See the attached document "Amendment 0002 - Solicitation W911XK-16-R-0005 for a complete description of the change.

*** June 29, 2016 Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit Conducted ***

The Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit were conducted as scheduled on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.  The Briefing Slides and the Sign-In Sheets from the event are herewith posted.

*** JUNE 23, 2016 - AMENDMENT 0001 ISSUED FOR THE SOLICITATION ***

Amendment 0001 is hereby issued for the subject solicitation.  This Amendment corrects the Table of Contents section of the Specification and replaces Specification Section 26 24 19.00 40 Motor Control Centers.  All other terms, conditions, and requirements remain unchanged.

See the attached document, "Amendment 0001 - Solicitation W911XK-16-R-0005", for a complete description of the change.  Also see the new attached documents for the Table of Contents and for Section 26 24 19.00 40.

**** SOLICITATION POSTING - JUNE 16, 2016 ****

SEE THE ATTACHED SOLICITATION DOCUMENT FOR THE OFFICIAL RESPONSE DATE AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERESTED CONTRACTORS

The Solicitation Period is now open for procurement of construction services for the FY16 Poe Lock Electrical Modernization project. This is a Request for Proposals. Proposals will be received and evaluated in strict accordance with the requirements that are indicated in the Solicitation document.

Attention is directed to Section 00100 of the Solicitation, in which the date, time, and pre-registration requirements are identified for the on-site Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit. This Section also includes information pertaining to the submittal of questions through the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry system.

Attention is also directed to the several Exhibit attachments that have been posted with the Solicitation document. Each of these is essential to the successful preparation and submission of a proposal in accordance with the Solicitation requirements.

***** PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE   May 12, 2016 *****

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, plans to solicit for a fixed price construction contract for the Poe Lock Electrical Modernization Project located at the St. Mary's River Navigational Locks Complex in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

SCOPE OF WORK:
The contract will consist of one base contract and three contract options. The Scope of Work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Base Contract - Modernization of the electrical power distribution systems.
Specific features of work under the base contract include work on the 480 VAC Power Distribution System, work on the 4160 VAC Power Distribution System, and upgrades to mechanical systems. The 480 VAC Power Distribution System includes replacement of existing control centers with motor control centers in three separate areas; replacement of existing 480 VAC cables; replacement of two 225KVA, 4160V/480V transformers with 500KVA transformers in new location; cable surveys and removal of unused cable; removal of piezometer heating and cooling units; install and incorporate multiple circuit panels, outlets, etc.; and replace several existing transformers with 3-phase 75KVA transformers. The 4160 VAC Power Distribution System includes replacement of 4160VA cable. The mechanical work includes removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of sump pumps, providing new sump covers, and new cables for power and controls. Transformer work includes concrete pads.

Option One - Lighting systems.
Specific features of work include re-use all existing conduit and device boxes based on (base contract) survey; replacement of gallery light switches and receptacles; provision of new emergency lighting system on uninterruptible power supply; replacement of lighting panels in the gallery; replacement of lighting transformers; replacement of operational lighting fixtures and cabling for the Gate Warning Lights; Fender Boom Lights, and other indicator lights.

Option Two - Heating and ventilation.
Specific features of work include replacement of ventilation fans, heaters and cabling.

Option Three - CCTV Modernization.
Specific features of work include replacement of the existing CCTV System utilizing existing fiber optic cables; replacement of four existing gate recess cameras on gates; and addition of new cameras and supporting infrastructure.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This solicitation is unrestricted.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this requirement is 238210. The small business size standard for this requirement is $15.0 million in average annual receipts.

The Service Code is Y1PZ

The estimated cost of construction is between $1 million and $5 million.

The expected period of performance is one year for the base contract and eighteen months if all options are awarded.

TIMING OF SOLICITATION:
It is expected that the Solicitation for this project will be released and available during the first week of June 2016. Proposals will be due approximately one month following the publication of the Solicitation on this website. A contract award is expected in August 2016.

SUBCONTRACTING:
Contractors who submit proposals will be required to submit a Subcontracting Plan to demonstrate both a complete understanding of project and to demonstrate support and compliance with the Corps of Engineers goals and standards for subcontracting with classes of small business enterprises. Any Contractor who is not a registered small business will be required to submit a formal Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
Access to the project site will be restricted to persons who have been pre-screened through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and through the Government's E-verify program to confirm eligibility for employment in the United States.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT
A Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit will be scheduled during the second week following issuance of the Solicitation. Interested contractors will be required to submit the names of persons who are to attend for pre-clearance screening and preparation of passes. At least one week prior to the conference date, contact Ms. Brittney Bender at (906) 632-3312 or by email at Brittney.J.Bender@usace.army.mil to receive copies of the facility's background investigation application form. The completed form must be submitted for each individual planning to attend. Be prepared to provide the following information:

Solicitation Number: W911XK-16-R-0005
Company Name and Telephone Number
Visitor's Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial, and Suffix (Jr./Sr.)
Visitor's Date of Birth
Visitor's Driver's License Number, State of Issue, and Expiration Date
Visitor's Citizenship

Applications for pre-screening clearance may be submitted from the present time up to the week before the Pre-Proposal Conference date that will be identified in the Solicitation.

BASIS OF AWARD
Proposals submitted in response to the Solicitation will be evaluated for conformance with all stated requirements and evaluation factors identified in the Solicitation.  It is intended that the construction contract will be awarded on a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, by which the successful offeror will be identified as the offeror who submits the lowest price proposal that meets all of the stated requirements with no adverse past performance history or disqualification from award of federal contracts.

AVAILABILITY OF THE SOLICITATION:
To download the solicitation upon its release, visit Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at www.fbo.gov. Requests for solicitation packages made by telephone, fax, or email will not be honored as contractors must download the documents through the FedBizOpps website.

In order for interested contractors to conduct business with the Federal Government, contractors must register their firms at the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free at www.SAM.gov.

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:
USACE Directorate of Contracting, Detroit Branch
477 Michigan Avenue, 7th Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48226
United States