Repair Airmen's Dining Facility & Upgrade Electrical at Whiteman Airforce Base

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a Design-Build Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Repair of the Airmen's Dining Facility & Upgrade Electrical at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 64055. The solicitation will be posted on an unrestricted basis and both small and large businesses are eligible to respond. Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures outlined in FAR 15 for Best Value using the tradeoff process.

The solicitation will be available on or about February 20, 2015.

The General Scope of Work:

This requirement is to repair/replace the utilities in Dining Facility B1553, Whiteman AFB. Plumbing will need to be replaced throughout the facility to include both potable and waste water. In addition to re-piping, repairs need to address the continuous issue of grease in the waste water system and the sump pit. The sump pit will need to be pumped, cleaned, and components replaced. Measures also need to be made to secure the pit and gasses it produces. Floor drains will need to be cleaned and recovered/replaced. To ensure gasses and moisture do not build up in the crawl space, proper ventilation IAW with the International Building Code will need to be provided. Electrical system will be evaluated for upsizing and repair. Currently, there are not sufficient electrical outlets to plug in all the kitchen equipment. Electrical conduit, boxes, and wiring shall be replaced in the crawl space and as required to bring it up to current standard. Lighting in the crawl space shall be replaced and equipped with occupancy sensors. Fire detection system shall be repaired/replaced/upgraded as necessary to bring it up to code to include the WAFB Fire Prevention/Protection Program. Repair/replacement/upgrade shall include Mass Notification system for the facility, and detection system in the crawl space. HVAC repairs to include replacement of insulation and piping for steam and condensate lines. The ductwork throughout the facility shall be cleaned. The exhaust hoods shall be repaired/replaced as required. Structural members in the crawl space will need to be evaluated and repaired/replaced where necessary. Interior renovation shall include repair of worn/damaged finishes and updating interior design. The expected period of performance is 365 days.

The estimated magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220.
A Bid bond will be required with your proposal in the amount of 20% of the offeror proposed price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less. Payment and Performance bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract before the Notice to Proceed can be issued. This solicitation will be issued as a Single Phase Request for Proposal (RFP) which will result in the award of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION: To view or download the solicitation requires registration at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov. Downloads are available only through the FBO website. Any amendments will only be available from the FBO website. Offerors are responsible for checking the FBO website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website. System for Award Management (SAM): In August 2012, the General Services Administration (GSA) moved ORCA and CCR into SAM (https://www.sam.gov/sam/). If you were registered in CCR, your company's information is already in SAM. You just need to set up a SAM account. See this link: https://www.sam.gov/sam/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Migrating_Roles_v1.8.pdf

POC for this matter is Carol Hodges at 816-389-3732 or email carol.w.hodges@usace.army.mil