DOFE Proj #L211, AASF#2, Repairs & Energy Improvements, Salina, KS

KBS Constructors, Inc. was awarded contract SMATOC-11-R-0007 for a total amount of 638,063.00 dollars to perform repairs and energy improvements at Army Aviation Support Facility 2 in Salina, Kansas. This project, designated as DOFE Proj L211, was issued by the Department of Defense under the W7M9 USPFO Activity Kansas Army National Guard. The scope of work focuses on building efficiency and safety, encompassing a wide range of construction divisions including concrete, metals, HVAC, electrical, and thermal and moisture protection. The project required the provision of all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, with specific technical specifications for formed metal wall panels and an alternative bid item for the disassembly and moving of office furniture. The procurement process included a mandatory site visit on August 23, 2011, and a proposal deadline of September 15, 2011, with the final award notice posted on October 19, 2011. The contract was set aside for small businesses under the KSARNG MATOC Contractors category and utilized NAICS code 236220. Performance was expected within a 180-day period, with award decisions based equally on price and past performance. Technical oversight for the project involved Twis Architects as the MEP engineer and Wilson and Company, Inc. as the energy consultant, while labor rates were governed by the prevailing wage determinations for building construction in Kansas.