Y--Design Build to Replace Four Floating Finger Piers, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emmirates (UAE)

This is not a request for either a quote or proposal, or an invitation for bid. The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to identify potential Offerors for the replacement of four floating finger piers at Quay – 9, Jebel-Ali, UAE. The contractor shall provide all the necessary materials, tools, labor, and supervision to dispose the existing finger pier and design, build, and install four new floating finger piers. The proposed finger piers shall have a new configuration, which includes a wider 1.3-m (4.3-foot) and longer 9.0-m (29.6-foot) finger deck that replaces the existing 0.8-m (2.6-foot) by 8.0-m (26.2-foot) version. The new finger piers shall have a rectangular-shaped float and a total of four rubber link connections. The basic dock structure consists of the flotation pontoon, the structural frame, and the deck. Flotation pontoons shall consist of a foam core completely encapsulated in a protective shell to prevent contact with water or other deleterious elements. The foam generally consists of expanded polystyrene (EPS) closed cell blocks, but other types of foam may be used. Although the foam should be protected by the shell from water contact; certain materials may lose their water-tightness over time. This shall be acceptable if the maximum water absorption of the EPS core is limited to less than 3% as determined by ASTM Standard C272, Method C, the amount of reground material is limited to less than 10%, and the form core is preformed to the interior configuration of the pontoon as a solid block. Deck surface shall withstand prolonged exposure to the elements (sunlight, wetting/drying, freezing/thawing etc.), severe abrasion by scuffing and dropped objects, and fatigue due to dock motions and flexing. Further, the surface shall be non-skid, and resistant to staining by spills and dirt. Additional details and specifications will be posted together with the full solicitation. This is a negotiated procurement utilizing single phase design build selection procedures. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award without discussions based on a successful offeror whose proposal provides the best value to the Government. Selection for award will be based on Experience, Safety, Past Performance, and Technical Solution. The completion time for this contract is 240 calendar days after award. The Solicitation will be available in electronic format only. **The total estmiate cost of thsi project is between $400,000.00 and $500,000.00** The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued around mid/late April 2012. The solicitation will be listed as N33191-12-R-1020 on the European Navy Electronic Commerce Online website (EURONECO) at: https://euro.neco.navy.mil. A Vendor User Guide is available for download at the site, as well as the EuroNECO Help Desk contact phone number for any issues/questions related to the website. Ensure you register with the site so you will receive emails applicable to your solicitation in the event of any modifications/amendments, and/or any changes regarding this solicitation and/or solicitations of interest. Primary POC: Gillian David, Phone: +97317853901, Email: contact@example.gov.