Building 138 Repair/Repurpose

The United States Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is seeking proposals for the repair and repurpose of Building 138 at the Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois, under solicitation W519TC-26-R-A032. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 and is issued as a firm-fixed-price contract requiring performance and payment bonds. Work must be performed in strict accordance with the Scope of Work for Project #2026-1694, supported by detailed specifications, drawings, and submittal registers. The project scope includes demolition of existing structures such as a 7-inch concrete floor, sliding wood doors, and an office enclosure, followed by installation of a reinforced concrete floor with trench drains and sanitary sewer connections, a coiling overhead door, two hollow metal doors and frames, a mechanical exhaust system, and electrical outlets compliant with current codes. Exterior work involves masonry repair, striping, and painting of wood louvers. All work must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking, with specific requirements for hazardous materials, chemicals, and cement packaging, including accurate labeling of contents, manufacturer, batch identification, and compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory, and a bid bond in the amount of 20% of the bid price or $3 million, whichever is less, must be submitted with the proposal; failure to provide either the bid bond or required resumes for the field supervisor, masonry applicator, and masonry firm will render the proposal unacceptable. The contractor must commence work within 30 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and complete all work, including final cleanup and report submissions, within 120 working days. A liquidated damages clause imposes a $1,000 per calendar day penalty for delays. Submittals for materials, equipment, and documentation must be submitted at least 14 days prior to installation and tracked via the submittal register, with monthly updates required regardless of invoicing. The contractor must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing and receiving reports, with DoDAACs assigned for payment, inspection, and administration. Personnel must pass NCIC background checks, possess scannable government-issued identification, comply with FAR 52.204-9 for identity verification, and undergo required safety and competency training; electrical work must be performed by certified master or journeyman electric