Y--Design-Build Xeriscaping and Passive Irrigation at Presidio of Monterey

This acquisition is proceeding as a Total Small Business set-aside Request for Proposal (RFP). Estimated Cost Range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. This Procurement will be conducted under FSC Code: Y1PZ, NAICS Code: 237110. The size standard for this code is $33,500,000. All questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Samantha Plank, e-mail: samantha.e.plank@usace.army.mil or phone: (916) 557-5193. Project Description: The work consists of the design and construction to replace existing irrigated lawns which require irrigation with drought-resistant native species (Xeriscaping) which require very little to no irrigation after the first three to five years of root establishment. Install a passive irrigation system at selected athletic field to replace potable water irrigation system. System will rely primarily on rain-water caught on and around the field and stored in the underground sand medium and, if needed, with gray-water, storm-water, condensate water, or temporarily with potable water. Included are a temporary drip irrigation system, temporary deer fencing, and approximately 11,250 SF of turf. The project includes development of design deliverables for review (60% & 90% submittals plus backcheck processes), design deliverables for all necessary and appropriate landscape-architectural and engineering disciplines including construction, grading, relocation/protection of utilities, utility service connections and runs as appropriate, landscape and irrigation systems, signage, and all necessary features to yield a safe, complete, and useable facility for its intended use. Project will be located on the premises of the Presidio of Monterey and Ord Military Community. The RFP is anticipated to be posted on or about 19 March 2013. The site visit/pre-proposal conference date, time and location will be identified in the solicitation. OFFERORS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS PROJECT MAY BE DELAYED, CANCELLED OR REVISED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND/OR FINAL AWARD PROCESS. Ordering Solicitation: Plans and specifications will NOT be provided in hard paper copy or CD format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted on a secure Government website known as FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) once the RFP is issued. To register, click on the Register Now button in the Vendors Block and follow the instructions. For further information, please click on the FedBizOpps homepage link and the Vendor User Guide. The only PLAN-HOLDER'S/BIDDER'S LIST now available is via FedBizOpps. When viewing the Synopsis/Pre-solicitation Notice, you will click on the 'ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS' to enter your information. This function does not, however, allow you to identify yourself as a Prime or Sub. It is recommended that you identify your category in parentheses at either the beginning or end of your company name. For example: XYZ Construction (Prime/Sub). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CHECK FEDBIZOPPS FREQUENTLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION.