Rehabilitate U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial & Grounds - Grounds Repair & Improvements

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. The work consists of providing all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to perform the project entitled "Rehabilitate U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial & Grounds - Grounds Repair & Improvements Package". In general terms, the scope of work for this project includes:

• Pavement Replacement & Repairs
o Remove and replace two (2) existing deteriorated 2" black exposed aggregate concrete panels at the Memorial Plaza
o Remove and replace sealant joints at existing black exposed aggregate concrete panels, steps, pedestals, cheek walls and paths at the Plaza
o Remove white deposits from cracks in exposed aggregate black panels; fill cracks w/ colored grout per the drawings
o Patch and repair spalls in exposed black aggregate pre-cast concrete sections
o Modify bottom riser of two concrete pedestals at grade of Reviewing Stand
• Memorial Plaza Granite Curbs
o Repair, hone and polish minor nicks and chips on granite curbs along inner portion of Plaza
o Repair one large crack, provide Dutchman repair at 3 locations, and replace four bronze louvers installed into granite curbs at select locations
• Site Mechanical/Plumbing
o Remove and replace two (2) existing drinking fountains at the site to include protection valve and concrete pad. Replace with new accessible units w/ hose bibs, PRV, and water line shut-off valve
• Site Electrical and Lighting
o Remove existing light bollards and footings and install new LED light bollards and footings
o Install four (4) new light bollards and footings adjacent to the existing steps at the Plaza
o Replace existing electrical outlets
o Upgrade the electrical panel to be code compliant, including new distribution panel, panel enclosure, breakers, and deficient grounding connections
• Site Communications and Security
o Remove existing abandoned electrical panel and junction boxes from north side of pedestal
o Remove existing electrical conduit, wire, and junction boxes at existing sound system speaker poles
o Replace existing boxes with 2 gang back box enclosure
• Site Furnishings
o Install new post and chain barrier along the inside of the inner curb of the Memorial Plaza; posts and footings at every 4 ft.
o Replace existing pulley at end of Memorial Flagpole along with new wire core nylon halyard
• Landscape Improvements
o Prepare and install 100 new evergreen hedges around perimeter of the Memorial Plaza, including planter mix, mulch, and metal edging
o Prepare and install 76 new evergreen hedges around perimeter of the Reviewing Stand, including planter mix, mulch, and metal edging
o Restore and re-sod damaged areas as noted on the drawings

This resultant award will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The period of performance for this effort shall be 210 days from the Notice to Proceed. This is a total small business set-aside.

The contract will be awarded on a best value tradeoff basis utilizing price and non-price factors.

The solicitation will be issued as a request for proposal, using NAICS Code 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (Size Standard $15M).

The solicitation documents will be issued on or about the week of May 14, 2018 and will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities (http://www.fbo.gov/).

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for submission of offers. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation. In order to be awarded a contract an offeror must have a DUNS number, be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM), http://www.sam.gov, and have completed their Online Representations and Certifications.