Renovation of the Challenger Dorms

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District intends to issue a full and open unrestricted Design-Bid-Build (DBB) solicitation for a single Firm Fixed-Price, construction contract for the renovation of the Challenger Dorms at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.The scope of work includes but is not limited to: Site grading and drainage (for storm water management); structural brick work and lentil repair; new metal gutters/downspouts tied into storm drainage system; complete replacement of interior lighting systems with fixtures using LED light source; replacement of interior/exterior doors and windows; new floor/ceiling/wall finishes; replacement of all plumbing fixtures, pipes, stacks and vents to include cast iron wet drains; repair and replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and all ductwork; construction of a new large patio cover, barbeque grill and bike rack areas; renovation of the current recreation and day rooms; miscellaneous items to include a new mailbox distribution center, electrical GFCI receptacles, and dryer receptacles.Currently, no Pre-Solicitation Conference is planned for this solicitation. If the government does elect to hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference, the pre-solicitation announcement will be modified accordingly.A site visit will be held on or about 03 August 2026. The deadline for submitting site visit registration is 27 July 2026. Details for site visit registration will be included in the solicitation The estimated magnitude of this construction project is: Between $20,000,000 and $40,000,000.This solicitation will be issued as full and open unrestricted resulting in the award of a single firm fixed-price (FFP) construction contract. Submission requirements will be detailed in the solicitation. The estimated performance period for completion of construction is 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).Bid bonds will be required with your proposal in the amount of 20% of the offerors? proposed price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.Payment Bonds will be required for the full amount (100%) of the contract award prior to the Notice to Proceed being issued.Proposals will be due on the date and time specified in the Solicitation.We anticipate release of the solicitation within the next 15 days, to ensure you do not miss this notice, we recommend contractors register as interested vendors. If you register as an interested vendor, you will be automatically notified if there are any changes made regarding this notice, including when the actual solicitation is posted.The solicitation will be available on or about 22 July 2026 and proposals will be due approximately 30-45 days later. The solicitation, including any amendments, shall establish the official opening and closing dates and times. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000.00. This solicitation is being issued as a full and open for all businesses. Small Business Concerns are strongly encouraged to consider Joint Ventures (JV), Mentor-Protegee Agreements, Small Business Consortiums, and other innovative Teaming arrangements in order to leverage and/or consolidate bonding and financial capacitiesTo view or download the solicitation requires registration at the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/. Downloads and instructions are available through this website. Any amendments will only be available from this website. Offerors are responsible for checking the website frequently for any update(s) to this Pre-Solicitation Announcement or amendments to the Solicitation. The government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for an offerors inability to access the document at the referenced website.Prior to submitting a proposal, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) system. The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Federal Government owned and operated free web site. All vendors must verify their information through this site. Submission of proposals will only be accepted in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ An active account is required for use.The point-of-contact for administrative or contractual questions is Exavier Coburn, at phone: (816)389-3412, or email: Exavier.b.coburn@usace.army.mil.