Posted: Jan. 13, 2022, 2:12 p.m. EST
**Attendee List of the Industry Day on 9 December 2021 has been added. As-builts and current drawings have been attached and is available for those that have had an approved security form. If you do not have the option to "Request Access", check with your organization's Administrator on giving you the proper role to be able to request access. If you or your organization need more information on the "Administrator" role within your organization, please follow this link: https://interact.gsa.gov/blog/new-contract-opportunities-capabilities-samgov-non-federal-users-coming-Friday - and the newly attached document "Quick Start Guide for Non-Fed CO Admins".
**Powerpoint Presentation from Industry Day has been added. Only those with an approved security form will be granted access to the file.**
Wolf Creek & Center Hill Dam Spillway Gates Replacement Projects
Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Nashville District is conducting another virtual Industry Day Presentation on December 9th, 2021 to seek feedback from potential Contractors for the Wolf Creek and Center Hill Dam Spillway Gate Replacement Projects. There will be one (1) contract awarded for each location.
The intent of the Industry Day is for the USACE to present 60% Draft Plans and Specifications, an overview of the major features of work, and a potential concept of construction for the Industry to review. These procurements are expected to be firm fixed-price construction contracts one (1) contract for each location. USACE seeks feedback from the industry's perspective towards clarity and constructability of the proposed plan option, and the likelihood of the project being completed within the limitations that will be discussed. USACE will also provide an overview of the anticipated procurement approach for this project.
The 60% Draft Plans and Specifications will be uploaded to this website for review prior to the Industry Day viewable only to those who have received an approved security form (discussed below).
Following the Industry Day presentation, questions will be sent to the participating Contractors.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. This is a Special Notice and is for planning purposes only, as defined by FAR 15.201. This is not a solicitation announcement, nor is it an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Quote (RFQ). No solicitation is currently published. Participation in this conference of any party does not obligate the Government in any contract award. The Government will not pay for the provision of any information, nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of such information. The Government is not responsible for any costs associated with; review of the Draft Documents, preparing or submitting comments, or any other efforts toward participation in this conference. Furthermore, the Government is not obligated to compensate respondents for any information received, even if the Draft Documents are revised as a result of a respondent's comment or question. Respondents should refrain from providing proprietary information in the course of the conference, since any information acquired by the Government in this forum will not be treated as proprietary. The information gathered will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Replies to responses, comments, or suggestions will not be provide or published.
The major components of the Projects include:
1.) Wolf Creek Dam: Fabricate ten (10) new spillway tainter gates & the lifting machinery equipment.
Center Hill Dam: Fabricate eight (8) new spillway tainter gates & the lifting machinery equipment.
2.) Remove and dispose of the existing spillway tainter gates, existing lifting equipment, and lifting equipment machinery bases.
3.) Construct a work platform to install the new spillway tainter gates.
4.) Install the new spillway tainter gates, gate lifting machinery equipment, electrical features, and new lifting gate machinery base.
5.) Modify the bridge to access the lifting machinery equipment for replacement.
6.) Work from the bridge is limited to one (1) lane closure with a few short-term hourly road closures for special lifts.
The estimated performance period for Wolf Creek is 10-12 years.
The estimated performance period for Center Hill is 8 years.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Small Business size is $39.5M.
The magnitude of the Wolf Creek project is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.
The magnitude of the Center Hill project is between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000.
The following information is provided in this Special Notice:
Event: INDUSTRY DAY
Date: DECEMBER 9, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Central Time
Location: ONLINE WEBEX PRESENTATION (Once your security form has been approved, we will send you the Webex information)
ONLINE PRESENTATION: The online presentation will commence at 1:00 PM Central Time with presentations by USACE Contract Specialists, Engineers, and Other Technical Leads. Questions and dialogue with all participants will be encouraged. This conference will conclude by 3:00 PM Central Time.
Only registered persons will be permitted to attend the online presentation. In addition to the below information, also provide your firm's name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier (formerly knowns as DUNS), and the name and position title of your Primary point-of-contact, as well as their telephone number and email address in the body of the email.
ONLINE PRESENTATION REGISTRATION:
U.S. Citizens: To register, U.S. citizens interested in attending the site visit must submit a Nashville District (LRN) Security Access Form to Contract Specialist Samantha (Dani) Harrison, by email to Samantha.D.Harrison@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) business days prior to the site visit. If submitting the form in less than five (5) business days, the person may not receive approval for participation. Notification of approval or denial will be provided prior to the date of the site visit. The form is available as a pdf attachment with this notice and is titled as U.S. Citizen Site Visit Registration Form .
Foreign Nationals (FNs): FNs wishing to attend the online presentation shall submit a completed LRN FN Security Form and legible color copies of two of the following documents: Passport (unexpired or expired), Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 04 N- 561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570) unexpired foreign Passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photo (INS Form I-151 or I-551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I 571), or unexpired Employment Authorization Documentation issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B) to Samantha (Dani) Harrison at Samantha.D.Harrison@usace.army.mil. These documents must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to the online presentation. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis but will be limited. The form is posted along with the Industry Day posting on the SAM.gov website and is titled Foreign National Site Visit Request Form .
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK ON DRAFT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Industry is invited to send comments, questions, and concerns regarding the draft plans and specifications to Samantha (Dani) Harrison. It is requested that all comments be submitted no later than 9:00 AM Central Time, on 17 December 2021. The Government will not formally respond to the comments, questions, and concerns; however, it will be taken into consideration when finalizing the solicitation documents.
