POL Gate Renovation

The contract solicitation issued by the 139th Mission Support Group is for a firm fixed-price renovation project of the POL Gate at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, Missouri. The work involves demolition of the existing gate and installation of a new motorized aluminum cantilever sliding gate system with integrated electrical components, including a digital keypad entry system and mechanical pushbutton lock. The project encompasses necessary structural, electrical, and security upgrades, requiring contractor provision of all labor, materials, tools, supervision, and transportation. The contract is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 and is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS Code 236220 (Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45 million. The contract duration is 180 calendar days after notice to proceed, including a pre-bid conference scheduled for April 17, 2025, followed by a site visit and a tentative bid opening on April 30, 2025. Registration in SAM.gov and compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) limitations on subcontracting are required, ensuring at least 85% of work excluding materials is performed by the prime contractor or similarly situated entities. The scope of work is detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) and subsequent amendments, specifying demolition of existing gate structures, installation of a 24-foot wide by 7-foot high gate with barbed wire, an electrically driven Linear GSLG-A gate operator with safety features, electrical conduit installation buried two feet underground with grounding to existing systems, as well as pavement markings and aluminum warning signage. The contractor must comply with applicable federal, state, and Air National Guard regulations, including hazardous material handling, security clearances, and safety protocols. Key contract requirements include mandatory background checks and access controls for personnel, adherence to government property protections, and environmental compliance such as debris removal off-site and archaeological reporting. Inspection and acceptance are performed onsite, verifying adherence to technical specifications such as lock and exit device models, electrical installations, and safety signage. Submissions require delivery of O&M manuals, training for base personnel, and adherence to the insurance clause added in amendment 0001. The solicitation process emphasizes electronic submissions via SAM.gov, ongoing amendment postings, and strict adherence to procedural deadlines and base access requirements.