SOF MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING/RAPPELLING TOWER at FT. CARSON, CO

18 June 2013: The tentative IFB issue date has changed from 12 June 2013 to 28 June 2013 with a site visit date to be determined at a later time.



Federal Business Opportunities Information

Date: 15 MAY 2013

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-13-B-0009

On or about 28 June 2013, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the SOF MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING/RAPPELING TOWER at Fort Carson, Colorado.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ONLY.

A tentative site visit date will be determined at a later date. Provisions in the solicitation documents will provide detailed information (meeting place, time, points of contact, and access requirements).

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)

Construct a multi-story climbing/rappelling tower to include rappelling surfaces, vertical climbing facades, stairwells and balconies. The tower will consist of frame construction with grated decking supported by steel columns. No built-in building systems included in the facility. Supporting facilities include site preparation, utilities (electrical), lighting, vehicle parking, access drives, storm drainage, landscaping, and other site improvements.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000.
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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 360 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. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.


Please be advised of on-line registration requirement for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application 'ORCA' is now located in System for Award Management 'SAM' database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM.

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 'Keyword/Solicitation #' to locate the project 'by entering the solicitation number' or use the advanced search features offered in the 'Opportunities' tab followed by the 'Advanced Search' tab.

2. By using the 'login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.

3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading 'All Files' or from the 'Packages' tab.

4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the 'Interested Vendors' tab and then 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to the Contracting Specialist, Tyler Hegge at 402-995-2048. 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, Martin Rasmussen at 719-526-8351 or Specification Section, Tim 'TC' Carlson at 402-995-2187.

Commander
U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha
ATTENTION: CENWO-CT-M
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102 4901

07 June 2013: The tentative IFB issue date has changed from 30 May 2013 to 12 June 2013 with a site visit date to be determined at a later time.



Federal Business Opportunities Information

Date: 15 MAY 2013

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-13-B-0009

On or about 12 June 2013, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the SOF MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING/RAPPELING TOWER at Fort Carson, Colorado.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ONLY.

A tentative site visit date will be determined at a later date. Provisions in the solicitation documents will provide detailed information (meeting place, time, points of contact, and access requirements).

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See 'Obtaining Solicitation Documents' below.
_______________________________________________________________________________

Project Description: (Approx. quantities)

Construct a multi-story climbing/rappelling tower to include rappelling surfaces, vertical climbing facades, stairwells and balconies. The tower will consist of frame construction with grated decking supported by steel columns. No built-in building systems included in the facility. Supporting facilities include site preparation, utilities (electrical), lighting, vehicle parking, access drives, storm drainage, landscaping, and other site improvements.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000.
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The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 360 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. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.


Please be advised of on-line registration requirement for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application 'ORCA' is now located in System for Award Management 'SAM' database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM.

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 'Keyword/Solicitation #' to locate the project 'by entering the solicitation number' or use the advanced search features offered in the 'Opportunities' tab followed by the 'Advanced Search' tab.

2. By using the 'login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.

3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading 'All Files' or from the 'Packages' tab.

4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the 'Interested Vendors' tab and then 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to the Contracting Specialist, Tyler Hegge at 402-995-2048. 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, Martin Rasmussen at 719-526-8351 or Specification Section, Tim 'TC' Carlson at 402-995-2187.

Commander
U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha
ATTENTION: CENWO-CT-M
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102 4901

Federal Business Opportunities Information

Date: 15 MAY 2013

SOLICITATION NO. W9128F-13-B-0009

On or about 30 MAY 2013, this office will issue Invitations for Bid for construction of the SOF MOUNTAINEERING CLIMBING/RAPPELING TOWER at Fort Carson, Colorado. The solicitation will close on or about 02 JULY 2013.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ONLY.

A tentative site visit date has been scheduled for 11 JUNE 2013. Provisions in the solicitation documents will provide detailed information (meeting place, time, points of contact, and access requirements).

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See 'Obtaining Solicitation Documents' below.
_______________________________________________________________________________

Project Description: (Approx. quantities)

Construct a multi-story climbing/rappelling tower to include rappelling surfaces, vertical climbing facades, stairwells and balconies. The tower will consist of frame construction with grated decking supported by steel columns. No built-in building systems included in the facility. Supporting facilities include site preparation, utilities (electrical), lighting, vehicle parking, access drives, storm drainage, landscaping, and other site improvements.

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000.
_______________________________________________________________________________

The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 360 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. Bonding documents including the power of attorney shall bear an original signature by an officer of the surety.


Please be advised of on-line registration requirement for Contractor Registration and for Representations and Certifications Application 'ORCA' is now located in System for Award Management 'SAM' database https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to SAM.

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 'Keyword/Solicitation #' to locate the project 'by entering the solicitation number' or use the advanced search features offered in the 'Opportunities' tab followed by the 'Advanced Search' tab.

2. By using the 'login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.

3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading 'All Files' or from the 'Packages' tab.

4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the 'Interested Vendors' tab and then 'Add me to Interested Vendors' link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to the Contracting Specialist, Tyler Hegge at 402-995-2048. 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, Martin Rasmussen at 719-526-8351 or Specification Section, Tim 'TC' Carlson at 402-995-2187.

Commander
U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha
ATTENTION: CENWO-CT-M
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102 4901