Y--FY11 Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Replace Center Observation Deck and Security Fence

Solicitation W911XK-10-B-0012 is a construction project managed by the Department of Defense, specifically the W072 Endist Detroit, for the replacement of the center observation deck and security fence at the Soo Locks Facility in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The scope of work involves the demolition of an existing steel structure and concrete footings, the removal of electrical devices for later reinstallation, and the construction of a new steel observation platform with new concrete footings in the original location. Additionally, the project requires the removal of an existing chain link security fence located between the locks and the public park and the fabrication and installation of a new steel security fence. The project was issued as a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990, with an estimated cost between 1 million and 5 million dollars. Throughout the solicitation process in 2010, multiple amendments were issued to refine technical specifications, including updates to soil bearing pressure from 2000 PSF to 3000 PSF, revised architectural details for handrails and beam connections, and updated security glazing requirements. The contract includes specific requirements for galvanized steel, structural steel quality certification, and the installation of up to 10 existing electrical receptacles. Payment is structured as a lump sum covering mobilization, demobilization, and the removal and replacement of the structures.