This acquisition is a full and open competition. The Government will accept proposals from all offerors that qualify under NACIS code 236117. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a Two-Phase Design-Build Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation will be evaluated under the Two Phase Design Build Process. In Phase 1, interested firms or joint venture entities (referred to as Offerors) may submit certain specified performance capability proposals, demonstrating their capability to successfully execute a contract resulting from this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the performance capability proposals in accordance with the criteria described in the solicitation and will select no more than five (5) to compete for the contract in Phase 2. The Phase 1 Solicitation will be available on or about the November 09, 2010, and Phase 1 Proposals will be due on or about December 9, 2010. In Phase 2, the selected Offerors will submit both technical and price proposals. Offerors will be given approximately 30 calendar days to submit their Phase 2 proposals. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. The successful offeror will be required to furnish all labor, materials, permits, equipment and services necessary to perform a firm fixed price Design-Build construction type contract. The General Scope of Work: Work to be performed includes the design and construction of the Permanent Party Barracks-Phase V, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The project is to design and construct a 242-person unaccompanied enlisted personnel barracks complex. Supporting facilities include utilities, electric service, security lights, fire protection, paving, walks, curb and gutter, storm drainage, information systems, connection to energy monitoring and control system (EMCS), signage and site improvements. Additional facilities include: two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, storage buildings and mail box kiosks. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act 0f 2005 (EPAct05) features will be required. Project is to meet LEED Silver Certification. This project is located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The estimated magnitude of this project is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. The North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is: 236117. A Bid bond will be required with your proposal in the amount of 20% of the offeror proposed price or $3,000,000.00 whichever is less. Payment and Performance bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the awarded contract before the Notice to Proceed can be issued. This solicitation will be issued as a Two Phase Request for Proposal (RFP) which will result in the award of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The estimated period of performance for completion of construction and final cleanup is 540 (Five Hundred and Forty) calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed (NTP). At this time no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, this pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly. An organized site visit will be announced at a later date. Upon announcement of the organized site visit, attendees should arrive early to allow time to pass through security. You must present a valid drivers license, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance to obtain a vehicle pass. This solicitation with plans, specifications, and any amendments, will be published in electronic format on FedBizOpps https://www.fbo.gov. There will be no printed hard copies or CD-ROM Disks provided by this agency. Note: Plan Rooms, Printing Companies, and various Trade Associations frequently register as Plan Holders for electronic solicitations and make them available in printed or CD-ROM format for a fee. Potential offerors with limited printing or downloading capabilities should consider these alternatives. Offerors are responsible for checking the FedBizOpps website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The website is occasionally inaccessible due to maintenance. The government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website. CCR requirements: Prior to submitting a proposal, vendors must be actively registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system, including creation of an MPIN number. Registration instructions maybe obtained, and online registration may be accomplished at www.ccr.gov or by calling Registration Assistance Center at
+1 (555) 000-0000. By submitting an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement to be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation. Refer to CCR clause 252.204-7004. Prospective contractors must be registered with CCR prior to award of any contract. ORCA Requirement: Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage, and viewing of many of the representations and certifications required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and previously found in Section 004500 of construction solicitations. According to FAR case 2002-024, vendors are required to use ORCA beginning 01 January 2005. To be eligible for a contract award and prior to submitting an offer, a firm must be registered in the database. Please register your Representations and Certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Detailed information can be found in cited FAR case, as well as by visiting the help section of the ORCA website. The help section includes background information, frequently asked questions, the ORCA handbook, and a phone number to call for assistance. VETS-100 Requirement: Per Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 22.1303 all offerors must complete their VETS-100 report via the Department of Labor website at https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/ to be eligible for award. Contractors are required to have a Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS) in order to be registered in the CCR database. Lack of registration prior to award may make an offeror ineligible for award. A contractor can receive a DUNS number by calling Dun & Bradstreet at
+1 (555) 000-0000. Internet registration takes approximately 72 hours: mail-in registration takes approximately 30 days. Interested parties must submit any questions in writing, if applicable, to the Contract Specialist listed below, by fax or email, provided the questions are received no later than 5 days before the closing date of the solicitation.
