Construction of a new multi-story elementary school at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS for the purpose of obtaining market research only. No proposals are being requested nor accepted under this synopsis. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, will use information obtained under this synopsis to develop an acquisition strategy to meet the requirements for the construction of a new 95,000 SF, multi-story elementary school at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY (USMA-WP). The intent of this sources sought is to access industry's small business concerns including 8(a) companies within New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with an SBA approved office for competition in New York, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and all small businesses under the size standard, capability and interest in performing a construction project within the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY using the design-bid-build process to meet the needs of the U.S. Military Academy. The NAICS code for this project is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Construction. The small business size standard is $36.5 million. It is anticipated that the program need for the project be met through the use of the two-phase best value lowest price technically acceptable single award process. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among contractors for work to be performed under this solicitation. The New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (District) is preparing plans and specifications for the construction of a 95,000 SF, two story elementary school at West Point, NY that will serve approximately 500 children from Pre-K to 4th Grade. The elementary school will be a multi-story building with drilled pier, shallow spread footing, or other appropriate foundation, structural steel frame or other superstructure that supports a clear span reconfigurable facility, reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete and/or metal stud curtain wall with brick or other durable veneer metal, and a combination of curtain wall/punched window glazing systems. Interior construction will consist of some combination of masonry and gypsum wall systems, and operable/movable partition walls. Interior spaces include learning neighborhoods, studios, learning hubs, staff collaboration areas, computing center, art room, music suite, occupational therapy/ physical therapy (OT/PT), a commons area, multi-purpose space, information center, food service, administrative offices, guidance counseling center, a special education office, health services area, maintenance support, central storage area, technology service center, a tie-in to an existing gymnasium (Building 705C), and other required areas for a fully functioning elementary school. The project includes site improvements such as removing large quantities of rock, heavy grading, signage, fencing, paving, landscaping, covered walkways, exterior lighting, utilities, and playground area. Cafeteria, food service and information center areas were sized for the future elementary school population. The project includes related infrastructure such as gas, water, sewer, electrical, staff and visitor parking areas, student drop off lane, mechanical rooms, emergency access lanes, bus loading/unloading areas, and delivery areas. The project will require demolition of 3 buildings for a total of approximately 63,749 SF. The project involved multiple phases because the existing elementary school must remain operational while the new elementary school is constructed. A temporary parking solution is required while the existing school, parking, and existing bus loop are being demolished to clear footprint for new parking and student drop-off areas that meet AT/FP requirements. Sustainable principles will be maximized in the design, development and construction of the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other applicable laws and executive orders. Energy conservation and environmentally safe measures will be incorporated in this project wherever feasible, practical or required by regulation. Energy and natural resource conservation measures will be maximized in the design to the extent possible. In accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Schools, Silver certification is required. Facilities will be designed in accordance with DoDEA Education Facilities Specifications, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines/Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, Standards of Seismic Safety for Federally Owned Buildings, and energy and water conservation standards. The estimated air conditioning load is 300 Tons. The anticipated Magnitude of Construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Period of Performance: Approximately 720 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur between August 2016 and September 2016. Interested businesses shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis by submitting two (2) examples of previous experience with the construction of either an elementary school, middle school or high school greater than 50,000 GSF, consisting of multiple stories and similar in cost magnitude (greater than or equal to $25,000,000). The information submitted will be considered in the development of the acquisition strategy to support this program. Responses are restricted to U.S. firms that are established and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov. For 8(a) and HUBZONE, firms must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). All interested businesses responding to this Market Research Synopsis shall be limited to the information required above and shall be submitted via email or in writing by mail no later than 1600 (4 pm) EST on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Limitations on Subcontracting: General construction. If set-aside for small businesses or 8(a) concerns. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. If set-aside for service-disabled veteran owned small businesses concerns. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns If set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns. (i) At least 15 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone prime contractor's employees; (ii) At least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be spent on the HUBZone prime contractor's employees or on a combination of the HUBZone prime contractor's employees and employees of HUBZone small business concern subcontractors; and (iii) No more than 50 percent of the cost of contract performance to be incurred for personnel will be subcontracted to concerns that are not HUBZone small business concerns. This will be a design-bid-build contract. All work provided under this contract will occur in the State of New York. At this time, it is the intent of the New York District Corps of Engineers to award a single contract to a qualified design-build firm. Point of Contact Mr. Adrian Stafford-Browne, 917-790-8389 Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, New York District at Adrian.Stafford-Browne@usace.army.mil Place of Performance Address: US Army Engineer District, New York 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1837, New York, NY Postal Code: 10278-0090 Country: US