SOURCES SOUGHT Install Utilities - RV Campground Site, Rock Island Arsenal

U.S. Army Garrison at Rock Island Arsenal is issuing a sources-sought notice for installation of utilities at a new RV Campground Site, with responses due August 10, 2026 under NIGP Code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction).

The scope includes furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to install an 8-inch HDPE water main with fire hydrant and main valve, a 1-inch poly gas main with isolation valve and meter, and a 13.8 KV overhead electrical feed to a 750 KVA transformer. Work encompasses excavation and repair of existing surfaces to match original condition. The contractor must begin physical work within 45 working days of notice to proceed and complete the project within 180 working days, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per working day assessed for delays beyond the completion date.

All civil work must comply with Iowa State Urban Design and Specifications Program (SUDAS) standards and Federal Highway Administration traffic control requirements. The contractor is responsible for compaction testing by an independent testing agency, site restoration with hydraulic seeding and topsoil application, reinstatement of signage and traffic striping, verification of existing utility locations, protection of utilities and paved surfaces, solid and hazardous waste disposal, and storm water pollution prevention measures. Work must comply with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements and Army environmental regulations. Standard work hours are 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no work on federal holidays.

Contractor personnel must complete AT Level I awareness training, iWATCH training, and background checks within specified timeframes. The contractor must minimize disruption to Arsenal tenants and maintain fire and emergency service access throughout project duration. Place of performance is Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island County, Illinois.