Berry Bend Utility UpgradesThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Harry S Truman Dam and Reservoir, has a need for replacing/upgrading the electrical service distribution systems to 34 campsites at Berry Bend Campground Public Use Area (PUA). Work includes installation of electrical distribution panels, transformers, R.V. pedestals, wire and conduit and pull boxes; trenching/boring; and installation of all incidental materials to complete the work. Work also includes grading and rock placement on campsites. Contractor shall be required to provide all plant, labor, equipment, and all materials (not listed as Government Furnished) necessary for a complete installation.Installation includes electrical disconnects; electrical distribution panels; new service panel in comfort station number 6; step-down transformers; electrical wire and conduit; electrical pull boxes; RV electrical pedestals; trenching/excavating; supports and all associated components necessary to provide a complete and operable system. Contractor will be decommissioning 6 camp sites during this contract period of performance.All electric work shall follow NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code). The Contractor will be responsible for making sure all electrical components meet the current edition of the NEC with emphasis on Article 551 Part VI, Recreational Vehicle Parks. Contractor supplied material will match the Government Furnished and type specified in the design. All labeling shall identify individual campsites. All work will be performed with attention to detail to current NEC and NESC regulations along with other local, state, or federal regulations as they apply.The standard workday is 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Work hours may be adjusted with approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Operations Project Manager. Work will not be allowed on weekends unless approved in advance by the COR.The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations. During Construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for identifying, implementing, and submitting for approval any additional requirements for environmental compliance.A detailed Statement of Work will be provided with the Solicitation.The estimated period of performance for completion of the awarded contract is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).The estimated magnitude of this project, including all option contract line items (CLINs), is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.This procurement will be conducted using 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237130 for Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.The solicitation is expected to be available not less than 15 days of this notice, but within the next 60 days, and proposals are expected to be due at least 30 days after solicitation release date unless solicitation amendments extend the due date and time. The due date and time will be specified in the solicitation.At this time, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the Government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the Pre-Solicitation Announcement will be modified accordingly.There will be a site visit planned for this solicitation. The details to attend the site visit will be included in the solicitation.Bid Bonds will be required in the amount of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract before NTP can be issued.The contact information to submit technical inquiries and questions relating to the solicitation will be provided on the solicitation when it is made available.If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of proposals, assistance may be available through the APEX Accelerators program (formerly known as the Procurement Technical Assistance Program). This program was originally authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To find an APEX Accelerator near you, go to https://www.apexaccelerators.us/#/. (You may need to scroll down the page on the Apex Accelerator website to access the search function.) This is a free service by a nonprofit paid for by the U.S. Government.Interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting proposals. Firms can register through the https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ website to create or update their SAM.gov accounts. Proposals from contractors without an active SAM registration will NOT be considered for award. If the offeror is a Joint Venture (JV), the JV entity must have a valid SAM registration in the SAM database representing the JV as one business/firm/entity. SAM.gov registration is free of charge. For assistance with SAM.gov registration, please visit https://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/.This requirement will be synopsized and solicited, and proposals will be received, through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) System Solicitation Portal. In order to submit a proposal for this requirement through the PIEE Solicitation Portal, Contractors will first need to register for the PIEE ?Proposal Manager? role.How to Register:1. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/help/newuser.xhtml2. Select Register [bottom left]3. Select Vendor4. Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next]5. Create Security Questions [next]6. Complete your User Profile Information [next]7. Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next]8. Complete Roles - Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation, Step 2. Select Proposal Manager, Step 3. Click Add Roles, Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next]9. Provide a justification for your registration [next]10. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registrationTo learn more about the PIEE Solicitation Portal and for training/instructions on submitting your proposal, please visit the Web Base Training Page below: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtmlUtilizing SAM.gov and the PIEE Solicitation Portal will normally be the only methods of distributing amendments, updates, and questions and answers prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror?s responsibility to check the website (SAM or PIEE) periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. These websites are occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offeror?s inability to access the documents at the referenced websites.For any questions or inquiries on this notice, contact the primary point of contact listed on this announcement.
