Ft. Jackson Barracks Replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, is seeking market intelligence for the Fort Jackson Barracks Replacement project in Columbia, South Carolina. This initiative aims to replace aging 1960s-era cohort barracks to eliminate structural, moisture, and utility degradation in support of Basic Combat Training operations. The project involves the construction of a modern, multi-story Enlisted Barracks Complex exceeding 200,000 square feet, designed to house 1,200 Initial Entry Training personnel and include centralized company administrative and tactical command offices. The estimated magnitude for the overall effort is between $100 million and $250 million, and all facilities must comply with current IBC and ASCE 7-22 codes. The government is evaluating the use of a Repair and Replace, Design Build to Budget, Other Transaction Agreement under 10 U.S.C. 2808a, with USACE serving as the Designer of Record. This approach emphasizes collaborative practices, including open-book cost estimating, cost transparency, and joint risk mitigation. Due to the project's scale, the government is also considering a Project Labor Agreement for contractors and subcontractors, with potential exemptions for manufacturing and specialty non-construction workforces. Interested firms must submit a summary of interest and capabilities, along with completed market intelligence and PLA questionnaires, by November 20, 2026.