Welch Elementary School Dover AFB

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT, A MARKET SURVEY FOR WRITTEN INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation. There is no bid package or solicitation. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this announcement, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, is conducting market research to identify potential certified Small Business sources in any of the following categories: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), HubZone Small Business (HubZone), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business and/or Small Business (SB) sources with current relevant qualifications, experience, personnel, and capability of performing Design-Bid-Build construction services for Welch Elementary School/Dover Air Base Middle School Replacement, located at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware (a restricted access installation). The magnitude of this construction project will be between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is for the construction of Welch Elementary School/Dover Air Base Middle School Replacement, located at Dover Air Force Base, DE. The new facility will be constructed adjacent to the existing elementary/middle school. The MULTI story structure will be comprised of approximately 105,550 square feet. The project will utilize clear span (up to 65') or similar construction methods to allow large, open, flexible spaces and will incorporate fully integrated acoustical rated operable wall partitions which contribute to the overall acoustical performance of the building. The facility will include several spaces with a required STC rating of 60 and numerous spaces with STC ratings of 45 so proper implementation of the acoustical design is a significant aspect of the project. The project will include 21st Century School concepts such as learning neighborhoods, central hubs surrounded by learning studios, flex labs, science labs, information center, gymnasium, food service area, computer lab, supply areas, specialist rooms, art rooms, music rooms, a performance/commons/dining area, learning impaired rooms, teacher work rooms, counseling areas, storage, administrative offices and other required areas for a fully functioning facility. The project will include several technical items not found in standard administrative facilities such as demonstration PV panels, demonstration weather station, and solar hot water collection; all of which will be connected to an energy dashboard which will display information from these features. The lighting, water use, and HVAC systems will also require data monitoring points and will also be connected to the energy dashboard. The project will require proper implementation of safety and security features including providing and installing blast resistant windows in large storefront glass areas for the exterior. Interior corridor glass will meet security requirements with one-minute delay glass. The project also includes related infrastructure such as parking areas, mechanical rooms, delivery areas, covered walkways, playgrounds and site improvements. The facility will require enhanced commissioning upon completion to validate energy performance and must obtain LEED Silver certification. Upon completion of the construction of the new facility, the project will require complete demolition (approx. 126,000 sf) of the existing school (including handling and disposal of limited quantities of asbestos containing materials) and associated site restoration. The project will require the contractor to perform the new construction and demolition in phases. The construction site is adjacent to an active school campus and the contractor will be required to ensure site safety and prevent student and public access. School functions will not be interrupted which could require after hours utility connections and/or scheduling weekend work for noise disturbances that could affect student testing. This will ensure current school functions are continuous and not disrupted during construction. The contract duration for both new construction and demolition is anticipated at 730-calendar days. TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: N/A. The purpose of this solicitation is to identify potential certified Small Business sources. CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project will be between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000. SUBMISSION: All interested Small Business contractors should respond to this survey by email no later than April 14 2017 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses must include identification and verification of the company's small business status. The Government will use responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT announcement to make appropriate acquisition decisions. The Government invites contractors with the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements to submit Capability Statements consisting of appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. The Capability Statements shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, following the set format described below. Respondents must include references and a Capability Statement for at least two (2) completed projects within the last seven (7) years that are similar to the construction work and of similar size, scope and complexity (adjusted for inflation) of this notice. 1. REFERENCES. Each reference shall include the organization name and title, telephone number, and point of contact. 2. CAPABILITY STATEMENT. Provide evidence of sufficient available bonding capacity with the bonding company name, telephone number, and point of contact. Indicate whether your firm was the prime contractor or subcontractor on other similar projects. The Capability Statements for each project shall be numbered consistent with the below requirements followed by supporting documentation. Respondents shall provide a list of projects by contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, project completion dates, performance ratings and evidence of the following specific capabilities: Submit a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects completed in the past seven (7) years that best demonstrate your experience on projects that are similar in size, scope, and complexity. Of the projects submitted, all must be primary and secondary education facilities. For purposes of this Sources Sought, "relevant project" is defined as follows: A. Similar Size: A single facility 100,000 SF or greater for multiple level covered structures. B. Similar Scope: New construction of 21st century elementary/middle school facilities /classrooms on an active campus with Federal Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements. C. Similar Complexity: C.1. Project(s) demonstrating the ability to manage a multi-phased elementary/middle school project of at least 100,000 square-feet, construction of large open spaces with clear spans in excess of 65-feet, on an active school campus. C.2. Project(s) demonstrating experience relating to: the installation of acoustically rated and glass operable wall partitions; installation of high performance energy systems, successful installation of an energy dashboard used to monitor building energy use, and; performing enhanced commissioning of a building (per LEED for Schools requirements). C.3. Recent project examples performed by you as the prime contractor that have been awarded a LEED for Schools Certification by the USGBC. Note: Project(s) must have achieved certification from the USGBC. Any other designation such as "Designed to Achieve," "In-Process" or "Self-Certified" will not be accepted. While the requirements listed under Complexity are mandatory, it is not required that all be included in one project. Requirements are allowed to be listed throughout the maximum five-project requirement. All responses shall include: (1) Numbers of contracts and indicate whether your participation as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government/Agency point of contact and current telephone number, and a brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the construction services described herein. (2) Company Profile to include number of employees, office locations(s), available bonding capacity, DUNS number, CAGE Code, and statement regarding small business designation and status. RESPONSES ARE DUE ON April 14 2017 by 03:00 PM. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The submission package and any communication shall be sent to Contract Specialist Robert Hilton CC: Hope J Edge by email to the following addresses: Robert.R.Hilton@usace.army.mil and Hope.J.Edge@usace.army.mil and Questions or comments regarding this notice may also be addressed by email to Robert.R.Hilton@usace.army.mil CC: Hope.J.Edge@usace.army.mil