Fort Meade Design-Build   2

Proposals from all business concerns will be accepted for the Design-Build (D-B) of a new access control point at the intersection of Rockenbach and Clark Roads, and other road and security improvements for Fort George G. Meade in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Solicitation Number DTFH71-12-R-00002. Fort George G. Meade (FGGM) has completed the National Environmental Policy Act compliance. All work will occur on FGGM property. This project at this time is "Subject to the Availability of Funding". The design and construction cost for this project is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

The work is anticipated to include, among other things: (a) design (b) utility relocations, adjustments, and coordination; (c) water quality permit acquisition; (d) roadway construction; (e) demolition of existing structures; (f) installation of new structures; (g) quality assurance and quality control for design and construction; (h) temporary roadway pavements; (i) installation of permanent security fence; and (j) overall project management. The detailed scope of work to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the D-B contract for this Project will be identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

In accordance with Public Law 104-106 (41 U.S.C. 253m, the EFLHD is conducting a "two phased" D-B selection process for FGGM. Solicitation documents for Phase One, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), should be issued on or about October 13, 2011. Qualifications will be due on or about November 15, 2011 at the EFLHD office in Sterling, Virginia.

An evaluation board will review and evaluate contractor qualifications and select the three most highly qualified D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase Two of this D-B selection process. Selection will be based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria.

During Phase Two, those firms/teams short-listed will be sent a RFP, which will outline the remainder of the process requirements including submission of technical and cost proposals. A site visit will be scheduled during the RFP phase.

Use Internet addresses http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/Documents.aspx or https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from these websites. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Oct 2010). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://vets100.com per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

ATTENTION Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. The DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or 202-366-1930. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires CCR registration for payment. CCR registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.ccr.gov.

IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS
Required from all "other than Small business" when requirement is expected to exceed $650,000 ($1,500,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals [15 USC 644(g)(1)]: 23% - Small Businesses (SB), 5% - Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 5% - Small Women-Owned Business Entities (SWBE), 3% - HUBzones, 3% - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Eastern Federal Lands and approved by the Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations (or award of the IFB) [TAM 1219.705-5 and -6].