ANC - Ord & Weitzel Gate Relocation Construction

This is a sources sought notice only; it is not a request for competitive proposals. There are no solicitations, specifications, and/or drawings available at this time. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only to determine the interest, and availability, of potential qualified contractors. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. The Government intends to use responses to this Sources Sought to make appropriate acquisition decisions for the project. NO AWARD will be made from this Sources Sought notice. ALL INTERESTED FIRMS SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE NO MATTER WHAT BUSINESS SIZE UNDER THE NAICS CODE 237990. Project Description: The Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers is conducting Market Research to identify potential Sources for the Ord and Weitzel Gate Reconstruction Project in Arlington National Cemetery, VA. The columns of the Ord and Weitzel Gate were originally part of the columns of the north portico of the War Department Building built in 1820. When this building was torn down after the Civil War, General Meigs reinstalled the columns at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) as a part of an entrance gate complete with swinging iron gates. In 1971 the gate/columns were dismantled and the columns were placed in a remote location on ANC. In 2011, work was undertaken to assess and conserve the columns and to move them out of the area of proposed construction for Millennium. This project will pursue the construction for the base and site adaptation. As a part of the cemetery's cultural resources programmatic agreement with the Virginia State Historic Preservation Officer, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for the Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Activities At Arlington National Cemetery, and Arlington County, Virginia, the elements of the Ord and Weitzel Gate will be re-assembled near the original location on Ord and Weitzel drive. While the columns will not support the gates, they will mark a gateway to the cemetery. The historic columns shall be re-constructed in a manner consistent with original methodology from the 1870s. The scope of this project includes a new visitor tram drop-off area on the north side of Ord & Weitzel Drive, a new security guard house, and all associated site development, utility relocation, and landscaping. This project also includes an extended pedestrian corridor south along the existing Custis Walk for a distance approximately 155 feet, incorporating improvements at the existing seating area along Custis Walk. In lieu of the pedestrian gate being placed along the existing perimeter wall, the new gate will be positioned along the view corridor from the existing pedestrian entrance, looking south along the Custis Walk. ANC is not only our Nations Most Sacred Shrine but is also now a Nationally-recognized Level III arboretum so the quality of landscape materials and installation is a critical success factor. KEY FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION: Besides the objectives identified in the Project Narrative above. There are several planning factors that should be considered when developing response. 1) The Ord and Weitzel Gate project includes unique historical features, including the Boundary Wall and the columns that will require reassembly and placement. Due to these considerations, anticipate high visibility of the project, including frequent RFIs regarding status and progress, as well as random appearances by senior government officials to monitor progress and ask questions. Monthly reports with time-lapse photo and video of the project will be expected. 2) Contractors should expect atypical work hours and possibly multiple shifts.. With up to 30 funerals taking place between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Contractors could expect delays in the performance of noise producing construction. Some of the work would be expected to be performed during the off hours of Arlington National Cemetery. 3) Noise Consideration. Given that Arlington National Cemetery will be maintaining normal operations throughout the duration of this contract, contractors would be expected to use the least noise disturbing method practical in order to not disturb those who are attending gatherings in the project area. 4) Timely completion of schedule. Given the high visibility of the project and impact to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, completion of this project on time will be one of the most important factors, right behind quality. However, even though scheduling is one of the most important factors, it is not at the expense in obtaining a fair and reasonable price. Site Locations: Arlington National Cemetery, One Memorial Ave, Arlington, VA. The anticipated period of performance is 555 calendar days. The Contracting Officer has classified this requirement as Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990. The small business size standard is $36.5 million. The order of magnitude for this effort is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Contractors will be required to submit bonding documents prior to award. Bonding documents are not required for this Sources Sought. All interested capable, qualified, and responsive contractors are encouraged to reply to this sources sought announcement. Only interested, capable, qualified and responsive small business contractors with the minimum capabilities (i.e. Refer to Project Description and Key Factors for Considerations) are encouraged to reply to this Sources Sought announcement. The Sources Sought response should demonstrate knowledge of, experience in, and ability to successfully execute. It is anticipated that the Government will issue a firm fixed price contract. Interested contractors must furnish the following information: General Information: 1. Bidders must complete the attached Addendum and Sources Sought Bidder Information Form to detail the following: 2. Company name, address, phone number, point of contact and point of contact email address. 3. Please submit your company's Cage code and DUNS number to verify your business status as a qualified Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones), Qualified Section 8(a) or Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of contract award. Please see https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.for additional registration information. 4. Indicate the primary nature of your business, business size in relation to the NAICS Code 237990, and capability to execute the capabilities listed above. 5. Provide two (2) examples of projects similar to requirements described in the project description above, within the past seven (7) years. Please demonstrate experience in the type of work at the similar contract value, in a similar type of location (cemeteries, national or state memorials sites, or facility with night work requirements). Include point of contact information for examples provided as past performance on indicated projects so that it may be verified. Contractors with unsatisfactory past performance may not be considered capable of successfully performing this type of work. 6. Due to the prominence of the Arlington National Cemetery, there are working hour restrictions, funeral processions, daily visitors, construction site and crew appearance and limitations, nighttime construction, and other limitations. Please provide a narrative of you capability to manage the construction within these limits on past projects and how you would manage the construction projects on a site such as Arlington National Cemetery or highly visible similar site to minimize operation impacts during construction. 7. Please provide a write up of the major risks you anticipate to completing this job in a timely fashion and how your firm would overcome these risks. 8. Please provide a one page overview on project approach to include but not limited to: reconstruction of historic columns, managing a demanding schedule given the constraints identified in this Sources Sought. 9. Please provide a few paragraphs on how you would evaluate quality of this project. 10. Would you be interested in responding to this solicitation for: (Yes or No) i) Sole Source (8a) ii) LPTA-Lowest Price Technically Acceptable iii) IFB-Invitation for Bid (Lowest Price) iv) Best Value v) Others (please indicate) Submitters with unsatisfactory past performance may not be considered capable of successfully performing this type of work. More information on Arlington National Cemetery can be found at: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/#/ DISCLAIMER - Since this is a Sources Sought Announcement only, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists and solicitation requests will not be acknowledged. USACE Norfolk District is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals, and will not accept telephone inquiries. All questions and correspondence shall be directed via email at jaime.c.scott@usace.army.mil. This Sources Sought should not be construed in any manner to be an obligation of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District to issue a contract, or result in any claim for reimbursement of costs for any effort you expend responding to this request. All responses to this announcement may be sent electronically to Jaime.C.Scott@usace.army.mil with copy furnished to Dianne.k.grimes@usace.army.mil no later than 10:00 a.m., 01 March 2019. If you are unable to send the information via email, you may mail it to the address below. All mailed documents must include a return address on the outside of the envelope to be accepted.