Y--Whitside Barracks Ft Riley, KS

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a solicitation for Design-Build Services for Barracks to house 936 soldiers, located at the Fort Riley, Kansas. Scope of services required, the general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, Construct military barracks for 936 soldiers. Contractor innovation is desired and Construction of the Barracks will allow Type I to Type V. Note: These types include traditional construction, modular, panelized, pre-fabricated, p re-engineered, and tilt-up. Supporting facilities include utility connections; underground electrical service; roads, walks, and curbs; running paths, storm drainage; information systems; and site improvements. At this time, a Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. Approximately two weeks after the solicitation a pre-solicitation meeting will occur at Fort Riley. An announcement will be out soon describing the place and time. At this time, the site may be visited. An unorganized s ite visit may occur the day of the pre-solicitation conference. This solicitation will include options that will be included in the solicitation. Cost range and limitations, In accordance with FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. FAR 5.207(c) (12)type of contract: This solicitation will be issues as a Request for Proposals (RFP) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. FAR 5.207(c)(12)estimated starting and completion dates, The estimated performance period for completion of construction is approximately 680 (Six Hundred Eighty) calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). FAR 5.207(a)(10) scheduled opening & closing. The so licitation will be available on or about 1 October 2006 and Proposals will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. FAR 5.207(c)(12) any significant e valuation factors, Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for Best Value Source Selection. The solicitation will include a detailed list of evaluation factors, including any sub factors or elements, and will provide instructions for proposal requirements and the basis for award. Any changes to evaluation factors will be issued by amendment. FAR 5.207(c)(1) and FAR 5.205(f)(2) NAICS code The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 237990 FAR 5.207(c)(1) and FAR 5.205(f)(2) SBA size standard and with a size standard of $28,500,000.00. FAR 5.207(c)(13) and FAR 5.207(e) numbered notes NONE FAR 5.207(d) for a total or partial SB set aside, VSB set aside, HUBZ/SB set-aside, or a SDV/SB set-aside, the appropriate Numbered Note will be cited. THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE UNRESTRICTED Therefore, this project is open to both large and small business, and proposals f or all responsible sources will be considered by the agency. If a source is a large business, and the proposal exceeds $1 Million, that offeror will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with goals based on percentage of total subcontr acted dollars. The targeted goal percentages for this project are Small Business, 43.0% Small Disadvantaged Business, 16.5 % Women-Owned Small Business, 5.7 % HUB Zone Small Business, 8.0 % Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 1.5 % Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) 13.9 % FAR 5.207(c) (15) statement that all responsible sources may submit bid, proposal, or quote which shall be considered by the agency. New procedures being implemented for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer solicitations will require that all potential offerors to include Prime Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, plan rooms and printing co mpanies register in CCR and FedTeDS in order to view or The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a solicitation for Design-Build Services for Barracks to house 936 soldiers, located at the Fort Riley, Kansas. Scope of serv ices required, the general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, Construct military barracks for 936 soldiers. Contractor innovation is desired and Construction of the Barracks will allow Type I to Type V. Note: These types include traditional c onstruction, modular, panelized, pre-fabricated, pre-engineered, and tilt-up. Supporting facilities include utility connections; underground electrical service; roads, walks, and curbs; running paths, storm drainage; information systems; and site improvem ents. At this time, a Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. Approximately two weeks after the solicitation a pre-solicitation meeting will occur at Fort Riley. An announcement will be out soon describing the place and time. At th is time, the site may be visited. An unorganized site visit may occur the day of the pre-solicitation conference. This solicitation will include options that will be included in the solicitation. Cost range and limitations, In accordance with FAR 36.204 a nd DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $50,000,000 and $100,000,000. FAR 5.207(c) (12)type of contract: This solicitation will be issues as a Request for Proposals (RFP) which will result in the award of a single firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract. FAR 5.207(c)(12)estimated starting and completion dates, The estimated performance period for completion of construction is approximately 680 (Six Hundred Eighty) calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). FA R 5.207(a)(10) scheduled opening & closing. The solicitation will be available on or about 1 October 2006 and Proposals will be due approximately 30 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing d ates and times. FAR 5.207(c)(12) any significant evaluation factors, Proposals received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated in accordance with procedures outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 15 for Best Value Source Selecti on. The solicitation will include a detailed list of evaluation factors, including any sub factors or elements, and will provide instructions for proposal requirements and the basis for award. Any changes to evaluation factors will be issued by amendment. FAR 5.207(c)(1) and FAR 5.205(f)(2) NAICS code The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 237990 FAR 5.207(c)(1) and FAR 5.205(f)(2) SBA size standard and with a size standard of $28,500,000.00. FAR 5.207(c)(13) and FAR 5.207(e) numbered notes NONE FAR 5.207(d) for a total or partial SB set aside, VSB set aside, HUBZ/SB set-aside, or a SDV/SB set-aside, the appropriate Numbered Note will be cited. THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE UNRESTRICTED Therefore, this project is open to both large and small business, and proposals for all responsible sources will be considered by the agency. If a source is a large business, and the proposal exceeds $1 Million, that offeror will be required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Pla n with goals based on percentage of total subcontracted dollars. The targeted goal percentages for this project are Small Business, 43.0% Small Disadvantaged Business, 16.5 % Women-Owned Small Business, 5.7 % HUB Zone Small Business, 8.0 % Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 1.5 % Historically Black Colleges & Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) 13.9 % FAR 5.207(c) (15) statement that all responsible sources may submit bid, proposal, or quote which shall be considered by the agency. New procedures being implemented for U.S. Army Corps of Engineer solicitations will require that all potential offerors to include Prime Contractors, sub contractors, suppliers, plan rooms and printing companies register in CCR and FedTeDS in order to view or download solicitations. This solicitation, with plans, specifications, and any amendments, will be published in electronic format as an Electronic Bid Set (EBS) at the FedTeDS website, http://www.fedteds.gov. You can access the FedTeDS website from FeBizOps by clicking on the link labeled Technical Data Package, then in the next screen, clicking on the link labeled Available via the FedTeDS website. The re will be no printed hard copies or CD-ROM Disks provided by the 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 fo rmat for a fee. Potential offerors with limited printing or downloading capabilities should consider these alternatives. Interested parties can only access the solicitation, including any amendments, at the FedTeDS website, http://www.fedteds.gov. Vendors must be registered with FedTeDS in order to access solicitations posted there. Before you can register at FedTeDS, you must be registered in CCR (see below). If you need detailed instructions, go to the Kansas City District website at http://www.nwk.usace. army.mil/contract/contract.html and click on the link Registration Instructions. This link will explain the registration process and provide information on how to use the website. For assistance using the FedTeDS website, contact the Ogden Electronic Busin ess Operations Support Team at +1 (555) 000-0000 (toll free). The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website. Firms must also register as Plan Holders via the Internet at the above site in order to receive notification via email of any amendments to the solicitation or general announcements. For additional contracting opportunities, visit the Army Single Face to Industry at http://acquisition.army.mil the so licitation will be available for download on or about 10 Oct 2006.