Railroad and Fencing Repairs at Gate #4

The contract requires comprehensive repair and restoration of railroad infrastructure at Gate #4 on Fort Bliss, Texas, including replacement of ties, ballast, derailer, tie plates, spikes, chain-link fence, and a vehicular gate. The contractor must verify track geometry post-repair to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and complete all work within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,717.24 per day for delays. A minimum of five years of experience in similar railroad construction and full compliance with FRA certifications are mandatory. The work must adhere to UFC 4-860-01, UFC 4-860-03, UFGS, ICC, NFPA 101, ABA, EM 385-1-1, and the Buy American Act, and must include submission of detailed submittals such as a Traffic Control Plan, Construction Phasing Plan, Material Submittal List, Testing Plan and Log, QC Organization Chart, QCM Authorization Letter, Warranty Letter, As-Built Drawings, and certifications for asbestos-free construction and absence of hazardous materials with associated SDS sheets and floor plans. All work must be performed in a safe, compliant manner with strict adherence to MUTCD standards for traffic control signage and on-site safety protocols. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990 with a size standard of $45 million, and the estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000. A bid guarantee of at least 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, is required, along with Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. The contractor must provide a Superintendent who cannot be subcontracted and must work directly for the prime contractor at all times during performance. Key personnel including the Project Manager and Quality Control Manager must be present on-site, with substitutions requiring 15 days’ prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. All personnel accessing DoD facilities must have at least a NACI-level background check, complete AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC training within 30 days of award, and comply with PIV requirements. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF with prior Payment Application approval, and all deliverables must be in PDF format. Wage determin