RECOVERY--Y--PROJECT NUMBER 74229, Repair Substation (Brown Feeder Repairs)

Repair Substation (Brown Feeder Repairs)at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Design/Build project to replace existing 10 MVA substation with a new 20 MVA substation capable of handling current and future loads. The substation will consist of two 20 MVA, 38kV to 13.2kV transformers, 15 kV protected aisle switchgear, 38kV and 15kV vacuum breakers, switches and other components necessary to complete the work. The following Options may be included: three separate Options for partial upgrades of three existing medium voltage (13.2kV) distribution lines. The site is approximately 5 acres located off of South Gate Road on Fort Buchanan. Supporting facilities include demolition, land clearing, grading, erosion control, site drainage, utility systems, paving, fencing, landscaping, general site improvements, and hookup of utilities to serve installation. Physical security measures will be incorporated into design. This procurement is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 237130, with a size standard of $33,500,000.00. The estimated price range of this project is $5 to $10 Million. The construction cost limit for this project is $7,480,000. Offerors are under no obligation to approach this ceiling. Contract duration is approximately 400 days. This project is a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The following ARRA clauses will be included in the solicitation/contract: FAR 52.225-23, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act)Buy American Requirements for Construction Material; FAR 52.203-15, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act) Whistleblower Protections; FAR Subpart 5.7, Publicizing Requirements Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; and FAR 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act) Reporting Requirements. This project is a single phase Design/Build, Best Value procurement. This process requires potential offerors to submit their performance and capability information for review and consideration by the Government. Potential offerors also are required to submit their technical and cost proposal for consideration by the Government. Evaluation criterion includes Prime Contractor Experience, Design Team Experience, Prime Contractor Past Performance, Design Team Past Performance, Past Performance on Utilization of Small Business, Design Drawings, Design Narrative and Management Plan. A pre-proposal conference and site visit information will be provided in the solicitation document. The proposal due date is on or about 22 January 2009 at 10:00 am EST. Project documents will be made available on or about 24 December 2009 by download from Internet only. Downloading of the project documents requires registration at the FedBizOps (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov. This announcement serves as the advanced notice for this project. Amendments will be made available from the FedBizOps website by download only. Point of contact is Misty Jones at 502-315-7401 or misty.d.jones@usace.army.mil.