Los Alamitos AASF Tank Repair Maintenance

Solicitation W9128F26RA060 is a firm-fixed-price, design-build contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, for the repair and maintenance of vertical aboveground storage Tank 922 at the Los Alamitos AASF in California. The project is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value between 1 million and 5 million dollars. The scope of work includes comprehensive repairs and maintenance performed to API 653 standards, encompassing piping repairs, the replacement of thermal relief lines, spiral stairs, and the water draw-off system, as well as the installation of a new automatic tank gauge system and secondary containment liner. To minimize disruption to fueling operations, the contractor must phase work accordingly and may utilize temporary storage tanks as detailed in the construction plans. The project requires a performance period of approximately 410 to 420 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at 1,000 dollars per day for delays. Key personnel requirements include a project superintendent with at least 8 years of construction experience and 5 years of experience in similar projects. Proposals are evaluated based on a low-price technically acceptable source selection process, focusing on the technical approach and a detailed Gantt chart schedule. Following several amendments, the final proposal due date is September 22, 2026. The contractor is responsible for adhering to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Orange County, California, and must comply with EM 385-1-1 safety standards and Buy American regulations.