Belcourt Multiplex for Quarters   2

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Solicitation Number 75H70123R00046 for the project entitled Belcourt Multiplex for Quarters located in Belcourt, ND. These construction services will be in support of the Indian Health Services (IHS) prepared in accordance with FAR Part 36.

The Government anticipates releasing the solicitation on or about 26 April 2023 and will remain open for approximately 30 calendar days. The solicitation and all amendments for this Request for Proposals will be posted on https://sam.gov/. A full scope of work, plans and specifications and Construction Wage Determination will be included in the solicitation documents. Additional details can be found in the solicitation when it is posted to https://sam.gov/.

This project will be advertised as unrestricted, Full and Open competition under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders). The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million.

This notice is for informational purposes only and is NOT a request for submission of offers. No other information is available until issuance of the solicitation itself. No bidder list is maintained. Interested bidders should follow this solicitation notice on https://sam.gov to receive email notifications of any updates to the initial notice including any subsequent amendments. No additional information is available other than what is noted herein. Firms are instructed not to call requesting more information.

SCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this project is to construct eight (8) one-bedroom apartments and two (2) two-bedroom apartments. The multiplex will include a central gathering area, housekeeping/laundry department, and mechanical space. The facility will have a one unit handicapped accessible. The new facility will provide ten (10) additional housing units to address the lack of available housing in the area. Two (2) of the units will be designated as transit quarters which will be used for the contract employees and students hired to provide services.

LOCATION OF PROJECT: The project is to be performed at the following site: Belcourt, ND.

TERO: TERO fees do apply. (More information will be released in the solicitation, but the TERO contact is: Sherry Baker, TERO Director, sherryann_70@yahoo.com)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The contract Period of Performance is 365 calendar days from date of notice of proceed.

CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, in accordance with FAR 36.204.

SITE VISIT: Details regarding the Site Visit will be included in the solicitation.

CONTRACT TYPE: The Indian Health Service intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract in support of this requirement. This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36 procedures with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria.

NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SEE SOLICITATION FOR OFFICIAL DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS OF SITE VISITS AND DEADLINES.

For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual revenue for the last three (3) years is less than $45 million. For information concerning NAICS and SBA size standards, go to http://www.sba.gov.

Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is mandatory to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at https://sam.gov. Contractors are encouraged to complete SAM registration as soon as possible; the Government may not delay award for the purpose of allowing a contractor additional time to register in SAM.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to check https://sam.gov/ frequently for any amendments or changes to the solicitation. Hard copy documents will NOT be available all documents for proposal purposes will be posted at the website for download by interested parties.