Capitol Perimeter Enhancements (CPE) Design-Build Construction Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is conducting a market survey for the Capitol Perimeter Enhancements (CPE) Design-Build Construction Project located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This high-visibility, mission-critical project focuses on installing Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) measures, including active and passive vehicle barriers, anti-ram fencing, security kiosks, and structural infrastructure. The work is divided into a base bid for the West Front Extension and six optional project areas covering Senate Parks, Louisiana Avenue, First Street NE, First Street SE, and Delaware Avenue SW. The estimated construction magnitude is between $45 million and $75 million, with an expected performance period of approximately 1,095 calendar days. Because the project cost exceeds $35 million, the government is evaluating the potential use of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in accordance with Executive Order 14063 and FAR Subpart 22.5. Construction must adhere to strict governing standards, including DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, the Architectural Barriers Act, and Unified Facilities Criteria, with the Architect of the Capitol Design Guidelines taking precedence in the event of conflict. Additionally, the project requires mandatory adherence to Cultural Landscape Reports and tree preservation protocols to maintain the aesthetics of the U.S. Capitol grounds. This current solicitation is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals.