Painting and Repairs Reedy Point Bridge, Inland Waterway, Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Delaware

This acquisition is fixed price procurement for Painting and Miscellaneous Repairs of Reedy Pt. Bridge.  The project consists of a Base Bid and two (2) options.  The Base Bid entails the removal of the existing steel truss lead based paint system, application of a new coating system, repair of missing and damaged fasteners, and repair or replacement of deteriorated steel in the main truss span between piers N1 and S1.  Traffic control for the associated painting must also be provided.  Option 1 consists of the removal of the existing lead based paint system, repair of missing and damaged fasteners, and repair or replacement of deteriorated steel in the north approach girder spans between piers N3 and N25.  Option 2 includes concrete substructure spall repairs and repairs to bridge deck joints.  Traffic control associated with Option 2 work shall also be provided.  Award of the contract will be made as a whole to the bidder whose proposal conforms to all requirements of the specifications.  Estimated cost range for this procurement is $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.   The NAICS Code for this project is 237310 and the small business size standard is $33.5 million.  Issue date is on or about 18 August 2011 with a bid opening date of 11:00 a.m. on or about 20 September 2011. Solicitation documents, plans and specifications will only be available via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) homepage located at https://www.fbo.gov/.  Registration for plans and specifications should be made via FBO Internet homepage and hard copies will not be available.  No written or fax requests will be accepted.  It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor FBO for any amendments.  Also, contractors who receive a federal contract of $25,000.00 are required by legislation (FAR 22.1310(b)) to submit an annual VETS-100 Report on your employment of targeted veterans.  Information on submitting your report may be obtained by calling 1-703-461-2460 or by accessing the following Internet website: http://vets.dol.gov/vets100/.   All contractors must be registered in the DODs Central Contractor Registration database as required by DFARS 204.7300.  Davis Bacon rates will be applicable to the construction and bonding is required.  Please review all bonds and accompanying documents required to be submitted.  Affirmative action to insure equal employment opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract.  Liquidated damages will be specified.   This procurement is advertised as Unrestricted.