Telegraph Road and U. S. Route 1 Intersection Improvements: VA-A-AD 637(1)

Synopsis

Proposals from all business concerns will be accepted for the Design-Build (D-B) solicitation of the Telegraph Road and U.S. Route 1 Intersection Improvements, Project No. VA-A-AD 637(1), located at Stafford County, Virginia, as Solicitation Number: DTFH71-13-R-00008. This project will implement a series of improvements at the intersection of Telegraph Road and U.S. Route 1 located in Stafford County, VA near the United States Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ). These improvements include, but are not limited to, the design and construction of the expansion from 2 to 3 lanes on eastbound Telegraph Road west of U.S. Route 1 and lengthening of the U.S. Route 1 northbound left turn lane. These improvements are necessary to improve traffic operations at the intersection of Telegraph Road and U.S. Route 1 which provide critical ingress/egress to MCBQ. This project at this time is "Subject to the Availability of Funding". The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $2,500,000.

In accordance with Public Law 104-106 (41 U.S.C. 253m), the Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration is conducting a "two phased" D-B selection process for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Solicitation documents for Phase One, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), should be issued on or about January 22, 2013. Statements of Qualifications will be due on February 20, 2013 at the EFLHD office in Sterling, Virginia.

An evaluation board will review and evaluate contractor qualifications and select a maximum of five (5) of the most highly qualified D-B firms/teams based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria to participate in Phase Two of this D-B selection process. During Phase Two, those firms/teams short-listed will be sent a Request for Proposal, which will outline the remainder of the process requirements. Please note that before the RFP will be issued the National Environmental Policy Act document needs to be complete.

Use Internet address https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from these websites. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (May 2012). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://sam.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at https://vets100.dol.gov per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

ATTENTION Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. The DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or 202-366-1930. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires CCR registration for payment. CCR registration is available on line at the following Internet web address: www.sam.gov.

IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLANS REQUIREMENT
Required from all "other than Small business" when requirement is expected to exceed $650,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals [15 USC 644(g)(1)]: 23% - Small Businesses (SB), 5% - Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 5% - Small Women-Owned Business Entities (SWBE), 3% - HUBzones, 3% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations, (or notice to proceed with IFB) [TAM 1219.705-5 and -6].

PLEASE NOTE
For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. A Government employee will collect the bids and escort visitors to a waiting room. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.