SPV Rail, Replace HVAC System, Relocate Industrial Wastewater, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE is for informational purposes only.  THE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR INVITATION FOR BID.  No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow up information requests.  Respondents will not be notified of the results of the sources sought or resulting market research.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, requests letters of interest from PRIME CONTRACTORS interested in performing work on a potential Design-Bid-Build Construction Solicitation for the SPV Rail, Replace HVAC System, Relocate Industrial Wastewater, Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.  NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

Project Description:

CLIN 0001 - This project will replace the existing corroded track rail and rack that serves the rack and pinion special purpose vehicle (SPV) at the Building 1580 lower tunnel.   The rail extends from the top of the tunnel down to the lower pumping chamber approximately 600 feet below grade.  The tunnel is at a 30-degree incline and traverses approximately 1300 lineal feet from top to bottom.  The entire rail and rack will be removed and replaced in kind to be compatible with the existing SPV.

CLIN 0002 - This project will replace the existing HVAC systems serving the Potable Pump Well Chambers with an energy-efficient system.  The fire alarm system will be modified as required to provide duct smoke detectors on the new air handling units.  The existing non-functional smoke control system is to be demolished to the maximum extent feasible. 

CLIN 0003 - This project will replace the existing sump pumps and associated discharge piping in the Schofield Barracks deep well at B1580 on East Range.  The force main piping currently discharges to a dry well approximately half of the way up the tunnel; however, the Hawaii Department of Health has requested that the discharge be connected to the sanitary sewer system owned by Aqua Engineers.

Magnitude is $15M – $25M

Interested PRIME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS should submit the following:

1. Name of the firm, to include address, phone number and point of contact.
2. Firm’s UEI Number and CAGE Code, and expiration date in SAM.gov.
3. Indicate whether your firm is a large business or small business. If your firm is a small business specify all applicable socio-economic categories per FAR PART 19.
4. Narrative demonstrating the potential contractor understands the challenges of working at building 1580 and can provide a descriptive plan including the means and methods to successfully complete the project knowing the HVAC system is not working properly at the bottom of the building.  Identify the risks associated with this project and what special conditions need to be addressed prior to commencing work.  The narrative should include demonstrated experience on phased work and potential confined entry like situations.
5. Bonding capability for a single contract action of at least $15M and aggregate of at least $25M by the interested prime contractor.

Narratives shall be no longer than three (3) pages.

Email responses are required.  Responses are to be sent via email to christie.s.lee@usace.army.mil and kent.a.tamai@usace.army.mil no later than January 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.

Potential contractors will not have an opportunity to visit building 1580. If a potential contractor is interested in reviewing pictures of the project site and obtaining a draft pre-final copy of the plans and specifications of the project prior to responding, please submit a request to the POCs identified in this Notice and a copy will be sent via DoD Safe separately. If a video of the site becomes available, it will be posted by amendment to this announcement.

Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.  It is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of potential qualified contractors before determining the method of acquisition. Please note that it is required that your company be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), please see https://www.sam.gov for additional information. In addition, this sources sought is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, nor will the government pay for any information solicited or delivered.