RECOVERY--Y--QJVF072003 - Minot Dormitory(168 RM), Minot AFB, ND

RECOVERY--On or about 25 June 2009, this office will issue Request for Proposals for design and construction of the ARRA FY09 Dormitory (168 Person), Minot AFB, ND. The solicitation will close on or about 27 July 2009.

This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION.

The North American Industry Classification System code for this project is 236220 with a size standard of $33,500,000 in average gross annual receipts for the past 3 fiscal years.

The estimated design and construction cost of this project is between 15 and 25 million dollars.

A site visit is scheduled on 8 July 2009 at 0900 hours (local time). Contractors interested in inspecting the site should contact the Minot AFB Resident Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 8022, 5 Shawnee Road, Minot AFB, ND 58704 Telephone: (701-727-6127; Fax: (701) 727-6128; e-mail: Trev.Albright@usace.army.mil. All inquiries for registration should be made a minimum of 7 work days in advance of the scheduled site visit to coordinate base access and place of assembly.

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See Obtaining Solicitation Documents below.
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Project Description (Approx. quantities)

This is an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) project. Stimulus Buy-American Clauses apply.

Design-Build project for a new 68,692 square feet, 168 Person Dormitory with shingle roof and site work. Site work includes paving, utilities, Geothermal GSHP system and well field, and demolition of three (3) existing dormitory buildings. Mechanical work includes HVAC, unit heating equipment, plumbing, EMCS/DDC and fire protection. Communications work includes fiber optic and voice/data cabling, CATV, mass notification system and paging system. Comprehensive Interior Design package is required including interior furniture and accessories.

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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the design, design reviews and construction work within 720 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Federal Business Opportunities (https://www.fbo.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps (https://www.fbo.gov)
1. Use the Quick Search to locate the project (by entering all or part of the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the Find Opportunities (large arrow in the middle of the page) or use the Opportunities tab followed by the Advanced Search tab.
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Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to: Barbara Young 402 995 2069. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402 995 2910. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to the Project Manager at: 402-995-2780 or Cost and General Engineering Branch at: (402) 995 2181.


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