Y -- CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION/MODERNIZATION OF CLEVELENA, NOYES AND THOMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON, DCT

Notice Date

July 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineer, 10 South Howard Street, Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201-1715

ZIP Code

21201-1715

Solicitation Number

DACW31-01-R-0041

Response Due

September 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Lydia A. Hill (202) 529-2218, (202)437-8279 or Rhonda Sturdavant (202) 529-2250

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is soliciting qualification proposals for new construction and/or renovation of three schools in the District of Columbia. The Baltimore District intends to award three firm fixed price contracts, via a three-step sealed bidding acquisition method that will be used for this acquisition. Under the first step, a Request for Technical Proposals will be issued on or about 02 August 2001. The technical proposals shall not include prices or pricing information. The technical proposal will be evaluated to determine acceptability of the offeror's qualifications for both schools. Technical Requirements include the following categories: General Contractor Relevant Experience; General Contractor Past Performance and Project Management Plan Phase I Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation will be posted to the Baltimore District Corps of Engineers web site located at https://ebs.nab.usace.army.mil/. Under the second step Invitations for Bids (IFB) will be issued only to those offerors who submitted an acceptable technical proposal during step one. An award of three firm fixed price contracts is contemplated based on the lowest bid for each school project. However, and offeror who is the lowest bidder on more than one project may be reviewed to determine their capacity and ability to perform multiple projects. Although three firm fixed price contracts, one for each school, are contemplated, if the design(s) for the schools are not complete prior to solicitation for pricing, the work for each school may be split into to separate bid packages: One for site work, foundations, and structural steel and the other for the remainder of the project. Accordingly, two contracts for an individual school may be issued depending on the state of the design. The school projects must be completed in approximately 480 days each, exact construction duration will be shown in each IFB. The offerors are advised that all projects will be on accelerated schedules requiring the work to be accomplished on a greater than normal work hours basis. These proposed Modernization/Renovation procurements are unrestricted, SIC 1542 NAICS 233320 $27.5 million. Estimated cost of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00. CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The project consists of the renovation of a 3 story plus grade level masonry elementary school and the construction of an approximately 3-story addition. The existing school was constructed in 1911 and is a contributing structure to the Greater U' Street historic district. The existing school is approximately 38,000 gross square feet. The building's structural system is primarily structural steel. The exterior walls are brick with CMU back-up. The renovation will include the demolition and replacement of all existing mechanical, electrical (including low-voltage), plumbing, fire protection, and security systems, the replacement of the windows with new to match the existing profiles and the relocation of an existing egress stair. The addition is approximately 14,000 gross square feet. The foundation system will consist of spread concrete footings. The exterior finish will be a patterned brick and cast stone veneer, with some storefront. Interior finishes will typically consist of sheet linoleum flooring, painted CMU walls, and ACT drop-in ceilings, although special rooms will have other finishes such as ceramic or terrazzo tile and carpet. Mechanical, electrical (including low-voltage), plumbing, fire protection, and security systems will also be part of the project, as will an elevator. The project site is a little over acre. Site work includes the demolition and new construction of a masonry retaining wall, providing new sidewalks and curb cuts, providing new fencing and constructing a new arch marking the entry to the site. Landscaping work will include planting shrubs and small trees around the building, as well as providing trees, grass, and other miscellaneous plantings. Construction of a playground with a soft surface play area and new play structure is also part of the project. NOYES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The project consists of building a new, 640 student Noyes Elementary School in Washington, DC. The existing school building is being partially demolished as part of the construction contract. The new school is a one and two story building of approximately 41,000 gross square feet. The modernized renovation portions of the existing building add an additional 23,000 gross square feet. The building's structural system will primarily consist of structural steel. The foundation system will be spread concrete footings. The exterior finish will be brick and split face CMU and gypsum board walls, and acoustic panel drop-in ceilings. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems will also be part of the project, as will two elevators. The project site is approximately 2.75 acres. Site work includes providing new sidewalks and curb cuts, providing concrete retaining walls, new fencing and constructing entrance drives and parking areas. Landscaping work will include planting shrubs and trees around the building, as well as providing trees, grass, and other miscellaneous plantings. Contractor will be required to provide new utilities, including a storm water management system, will also be part of the site work. THOMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The project consists of renovation of the existing building with a new addition for 360 students at Thomson Elementary School in Washington, DC. The existing school building (41,725 square feet) is a candidate for listing on the historic registry of nationally recognized buildings. This building will be abated then renovated. The new addition is 30,870 square feet with additional underground parking area of 11,502 square feet. On site parking will provide an additional 4,528 square feet. The renovated existing school and new addition is a 3-story building plus a basement/ground floor. The new addition's structural system will primarily consist of structural steel. The foundation system is undetermined at this point. The exterior finish will be a brick and limestone veneer. Interior finishes will typically consist of VCT flooring, drywall and painted CMU walls, and ACT drop-in ceilings, although special rooms will have other finishes such as ceramic or carpet. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and security systems will also be part of the project, as will an elevator. The project site is approximately 0.6 acres. Due to the limited site area, site work includes a small parking lot area, providing new sidewalks and curb cuts, providing new fencing and construction of an entrance drive to the underground parking and a new drop-off lane for vehicles. Landscaping work will be limited. Work required providing new utilities, including a storm water management system, will also be part of the site work. Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, effective March 31, 1998 all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http://www.ccr2000.com. Other CCR Customer Service at 1-888-227-2423. A paper form for registration may be obtained from the DoD Electronic Commerce Information Center (CCRAC) at 1-888-CCR-2423. Solicitation Number DACW31-01-R-0041 will be available on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, web site at https://ebs.nab.usace.army.mil/. Issuance o/a 02 August 2001; proposal due date 04 September 2001.*****

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