Install Warning Signs, McClellan-Kerr River System, Oklahoma

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Tulsa District has been tasked to solicit for and award a contract to Install Warning Signs on MCK Waterways and Banks on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River System, Oklahoma. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed price, in accordance with FAR 15, Negotiated Procurement using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable selection process.

The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of performing the following:

The scope includes work to be performed  by the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to purchase and install signs at WD Mayo L&D No. 14. Workmanship shall be of the highest grade and in accordance with the best modern practices to conform to the specifications for the item of work being furnished. 

The Contractor shall field verify the locations and materials required for each sign location. All posts and supports shall be A572 Grade 50 steel. All steel shall be fabricated and galvanized prior to installation.

All mechanical fasteners used shall meet the criteria found in Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Manual, Volume 2: Section B: Materials & Specifications, Section B.13, Waterway Signs;

• Fastening hardware: stainless steel 302/304 (sign face to supporting structures);
• Fastening structural sub-components: A325 galvanized bolts, nuts, and washers etc.
• Aluminum: 6061-T6 plate (min 0.125”), 6061-T651 plate (0.250” and greater), angle and tubing (6061-T6);
• Galvanic isolation: silicone or bitumastic separator to negate corrosion.

Foundations for the signs include augured pier, spread footing, and post mount to structure.

Contractor will be responsible for transportation of all materials that shall be delivered to the site undamaged and stored out of contact with the ground. Materials that are damaged during the delivery or improper storage shall be replaced at no cost to the government.

In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Estimated duration of the project is 60 calendar days.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The size standard is $39.5M.

Small Businesses are reminded under FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, that they must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with their own employees for general construction-type procurement.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: This award is Full and Open, Unrestricted

Anticipated solicitation issuance date is on or about 20 August 2020, and the estimated proposal due date will be on or about 18 September 2020.