Construct Child Development Center at Ft Liberty

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers {USACE) Savannah District intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) W912HN25B4000 for Project Number: 097211, Construct Child Development Center, Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Note: This Synopsis is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming; no bids are being accepted. The subsequent solicitation will result in a C-Type Stand-alone contract.

Type of Contract & NAICS: This Acquisition will be solicited using FAR Part 14, Sealed Bid Procedures for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a Small Business size standard of $45M.

Product Service Code: Y1CZ – Construction of other Education Buildings.

Type of Set-Aside: This acquisition is being offered as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Construction Magnitude: In accordance with DFARS 236.204, the magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $25,000,000 and $50,000,000.

Anticipated Solicitation Release Date: The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about 25 November 2024 and the approximate closing date is on or about 07 January 2025. Actual dates and times will be identified in the solicitation. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted.

Period of Performance: The period of performance including all options is 1,080 Calendar Days after the issuance of the notice to proceed.

Project Scope: The purpose of this procurement is to construct a large standard design Child Development Center for children six weeks to five years of age with adjacent play areas for children and supporting facilities at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The Child Development Center facility includes developmental learning modules, activity areas, an isolation room, changing areas, patron visitor waiting area, administrative support space, staff lounge, work rooms, commercial kitchen, laundry storage, supply room, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Electronic Security Systems (ESS), Fire and Life Safety (FLS) systems, and Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) connection. Additionally, the facility includes outdoor play areas with age-appropriate child development equipment, safety surfacing, and fencing. Sustainability and energy enhancement measure are included. Supporting facilities for the Child Development Center include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, bioretention areas, information systems, landscaping, and signage. Work will also include installation of video monitoring, alarm, and intercom systems for safety. Air conditioning will be provided by standalone chillers located adjacent to the facility. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance.11

This project is fully designed, and all technical specifications and drawings will be provided at the issuance of the Solicitation.