Hot Cargo Loading Area at McGuire AFB

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is requesting sealed bids for construction of a Hot Cargo Loading Area at McGuire Air Force Base in Burlington County, New Jersey under IFB W912DS26BA020, with bids due June 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and an organized site visit on June 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Building 1731 (Fire Station). The procurement is 100% unrestricted full and open competitive with HubZone price evaluation preference.

The scope encompasses demolition of an existing pad including contaminant and PFAS sampling and testing; construction of a new pad with taxiway, shoulders with edge lights, and de-icing area; site work including fencing, storage area, high mast lighting, and grading; onsite treatment and disposal of contaminated groundwater and contaminated soil (non-hazardous, hazardous, and PFAS); and procurement and delivery of satisfactory soil. Seven optional CLINs cover petroleum-based contaminated soil disposal, additional groundwater treatment, milling and overlay of surrounding asphalt, and access delay compensation. All work includes plant, labor, and material.

The base bid consists of eight firm fixed-price CLINs (0001–0008). Firm fixed pricing is required for all line items. The $45 million NAICS size standard applies. Performance and payment bonds are required; the bid guarantee is 20 percent of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less. Monthly progress payments are made at 80 percent of documented costs with retainage not to exceed 10 percent. Liquidated damages are assessed at $3,095 per calendar day for failure to complete work on time, and $774 per day for failure to complete punchlist items after beneficial occupancy. The contract incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American construction materials requirements and labor standards. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide pre-screened candidate lists to the Contracting Officer within three business days of award. Funds are not presently available; no contract award will be made until appropriated funds are available.