Melton Hill Lock Raw Water System Rehabilitation

Amendment 0001 adds the following: Site Visit Roster and Site Visit Agenda; three Contract Drawings for Electrical Equipment, Miscellaneous Decking, and Miscellaneous Steel Decking and Grating; Q&A responses to the solicitation; and updates FAR Clause 52.252.3 and DFARS Clause 252.236-7001.

The bid opening is changed to 18 September 2017, 1:00 PM Central Time.

Synopsis:

PURPOSE: The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for a firm fixed price construction contract to accomplish the following work at Melton Hill Lock.

The purpose of this project is to return the raw water system at Melton Hill Lock to operational service. This will be accomplished by replacing waterlines and relocating pumps onto a new pump platform structure, and rehabilitating the electrical systems. Some items to be accomplished under this requirement is the removal and replacement of the existing waterlines and associated valves, nozzles, strainers and pumps. New electrical power and control circuits will be provided and all damaged conduits will be replaced.

The contractor will be required to provide all plant, labor and materials required for replacement of the existing Melton Hill Lock washdown and gate spray pumps.

This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and informational purposes only. This notice is not a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept proposals as a result of this Notice. The plans and technical specifications for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance.

NAICS CODE AND SBA SIZE STANDARD: The anticipated NAICS code is 237110, Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction with a small business size standard of $36.5 million.

TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: 100% Small Business

SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT TYPE: It is anticipated that from the IFB Solicitation, the Government will award one Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract to the company that provides the lowest priced bid who is found to be responsive and responsible.

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The disclosure of magnitude range is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The anticipated contract period is four hundred fifty six (456) calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP).

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The anticipated release date for this solicitation is on or around August 17, 2017. The technical plans and specifications will be available at the time of solicitation release.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Bidders must be successfully registered in the SAM, www.sam.gov, in order to receive a Government contract award. Bidders must have their representations and certifications available on-line in SAM or provide them with their bid in order to receive a Government contract award.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fbo.gov. It is and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential offerors to monitor the FBO website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.