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Playground Upgrades for Child Development Center at TYAD
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This contract solicits construction services to upgrade the playground facilities at the Child Development Center located at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania, with a firm fixed price arrangement and an estimated value between $75,000 and $150,000. The scope includes the supply and installation of a new climbing structure for children aged 0–5, complete with site preparation, layout verification, equipment assembly, and secure anchoring per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers design criteria, as well as expanding the fall zones for the existing swing set serving children aged 6–10 to meet safety standards outlined in CPSC Pub No 325 and ASTM F1487. All work must comply with Division 32 specifications for protective surfacing and manufacturer guidelines for material handling, storage, and labeling. Contractors are required to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, licenses, and permits, with a superintendent possessing a minimum of ten years of construction experience, including five as a superintendent on similar projects, present on-site at all times. A Quality Control Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer must also be dedicated to the project, with full authority to enforce compliance. Performance must commence within ten days of receiving the notice to proceed and be completed within 90 days thereafter, including final cleanup. The contract operates under a total small business set-aside and requires offerors to comply with System for Award Management (SAM) validations and specific representation requirements. Payment protections must be submitted within ten days of award in the form of either a payment bond or an irrevocable letter of credit, as mandated by FAR 28.102-1. All work must adhere to strict information security protocols, including safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information per Executive Order 13556, compliance with antiterrorism training, and OPSEC review of all photos or videos. Subcontracting provisions follow FAR 52.244-6 and must meet DFARS requirements. Contractors must use Wide Area Workflow for payment submissions and adhere to detailed quality assurance procedures overseen by the Contracting Officer’s Representative who conducts daily site surveillance using checklists and punch-lists. The evaluation is based on best value, with pricing compliance as a mandatory pass/fail gate, and technical approach assessed for realism and scope understanding. Site visits are mandatory for potential offerors, requiring valid REAL ID and vehicle documentation for base access, and all inquiries must be directed solely to the Contracting Officer via email. The contract
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Tobyhanna, PA, 18466, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Project Description: This requirement is for the construction services required to complete playground upgrades for the CDC at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Specific work includes supply and installation of a new climbing structure for ages 0-5 (including site preparation, layout verification, equipment assembly, and secure anchoring of the structure) and the expanding of existing swing set fall zones for ages 6-10. The construction services necessary to complete this include providing all licenses, permits, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision.
Magnitude of Construction Project: Pursuant to FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction is: Between $75,000.00 to $150,000.00.
DBA Wage Determination: General Decision Number PA20260018, Modification #3, Dated 1/30/2026, is currently applicable and provided as Exhibit 5.
Alternative Payment Protection: IAW FAR 28.102-1, Offerors are to note that the awardee shall submit to the Government, within ten (10) days of award, one (1) of the following payment protections:
- A Payment Bond; or
- An Irrevocable Letter of Credit
Site Visit Information: One scheduled (1) site visit will be held on Wednesday, 17 June, at 1:00 PM EST. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early to ensure timely processing. Visitors may be required to present a valid Government issued photo I.D.(REAL ID is required) to gain access to the base (vehicle registration and insurance may also be required). Information provided at each site visit, as well as answers to any general questions, shall not affect the terms and conditions of the RFP and/or specifications. Terms remain unchanged unless the RFP is amended in writing. RSVP is requested NLT Wednesday, 17 June, at 10:00 AM EST. RSVP via e-mail only to the Contracting Officer at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil.
Questions and Answers: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Mark Buonomo, via e-mail only, at mark.buonomo2.civ@army.mil. Offerors are instructed NOT to contact any other Government personnel, as this may result in delay of answers. Questions must be received no later Wednesday, 18 June, at 2:00PM EST (questions may not be considered after this date). All questions and answers will be provided as an updated Exhibit 6, on a non-attribution basis, and will be incorporated into any resultant contract.
Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (FAR Clause 52.211-10)
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed (NTP) (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than90 days after receipt of the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
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