This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing these services are invited to respond to this announcement and submit a capability statement for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine a firm's previous experience performing similar work. The capability statements will also be reviewed and used to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, in particular, whether a small business set-aside is warranted or an alternate procurement strategy. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited.
Proposed Project:
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Yuma Area Office, (YAO) has a requirement to repair Senator Wash Pumping Plant Access Road and Ferguson Road. Reclamation is seeking sources capable of performing a Design Build contract for the repair of two asphalt concrete pavement roads (Senator Wash Pumping Plant Access Road and Ferguson Road). The two roads are located approximately 2.4 miles apart off Senator Wash Road. This project aims to ensure continued access to critical infrastructure, including the Senator Wash Pumping Plant and nearby public facilities, while ensuring safety and durability of the roads.
Project Overview:
This Design Build project will include the design and construction necessary to repair Senator Wash Pumping Plant Access Road and Ferguson Road using heavy rehabilitation methods. These roads serve vital functions in providing access to public campgrounds, an RV park, the Senator Wash Pumping Plant, and an electrical power substation.
Ferguson Road spans approximately 1.25 miles with an average width of 24 feet. This public road connects to Senator Wash Road and serves as a major access point for recreational facilities. The road is severely deteriorated, exhibiting surface rutting and raveling.
Senator Wash Pumping Plant Access Road (SWPPA Road) runs approximately 0.5 miles and averages 24 feet in width, although the width varies slightly along the length of the road. This access road, essential for operations at the Senator Wash Pumping Plant and an electrical power substation, also has severe surface deterioration, with significant raveling throughout. Sections of SWPPA Road are located along an embankment and lack adequate guardrails, necessitating the installation of new safety barriers.
The work is expected to involve:
1. Site Engineering Investigations (SEI): SEI to include subsurface investigations, geotechnical investigation/analysis, topographical surveys, and SEI Report outlining findings and recommendations.
2. Environmental compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
3. Concept Design Workshop (CDW) and Report: A half-day CDW meeting to be held to review findings, and recommendations of the SEI report and to discuss the Designer of Record (DOR) heavy rehabilitation method recommendations for government approval.
4. Design with deliverables that include drawing plan set, specifications, basis of design report, engineering design calculations, construction cost estimate, and associated permits. Design to include a heavy rehabilitation method such as Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) with an asphalt concrete overlay for a minimum 25-year pavement design life.
5. Traffic control measures will be required. These measures will need to consider potential work during the winter (cooler) months (October through April) when vehicular traffic increases significantly in the area and allowing access to existing local facilities.
6. Installation of new guardrails and drainage improvements as necessary, particularly along the embankment sections of Senator Wash Pumping Plant Road.
The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for the completion of the project. Design submittals and construction must adhere to applicable state, federal, and Bureau of Reclamation guidelines.
Key Project Features
1. This project will be Design-Build (DB) delivery type.
2. Site Engineering Investigation (SEI) that includes subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis, and topographical surveys for design input.
3. Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation: Design and perform Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation in accordance with SEI, which may include full-depth reclamation with a minimum 3" asphalt concrete overlay to provide a 25-year design life, and the necessary signage and striping.
4. Guardrails and Drainage: Installation of new guardrails and drainage improvements as necessary, particularly along the embankment sections of Senator Wash Pumping Plant Road.
5. Traffic Control: Detailed traffic control plan including measures to accommodate high-volume winter traffic and access to existing facilities.
6. Design Submittals: Design must comply with relevant Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and, United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) references with approvals from the USBR.
7. Stormwater Management: Ensure compliance with local and state stormwater regulations, acquiring necessary permits.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction with a corresponding small business size standard of $45M.
Interested firms are requested to submit the following information:
1. Name and address of Firm, Phone number, Email, and Point of Contact name
2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
3. Size status/SBA certifications (Small business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), other)
4. Provide bonding capacity
5. Capability Statement (not to exceed 10 pages, single-spaced, 12 point font). A brief summary of capabilities to include demonstration of the firm's capability to perform the work, particularly with road rehabilitation projects of similar size and complexity. Previous procurements performed within in the past seven (7) years of similar size and complexity to include references with point of contact information, project dollar value, start and completion dates. Provide specific examples that relate aspects of previous projects to the proposed project. Describe specific technical skills and personnel your company possess to perform the requirements described. Describe whether work was performed as either a Prime or Subcontractor. Describe self-performed work in terms of dollar value and description. Key personnel qualifications. Information about working relationships with subcontractors, if applicable.
All responses must be submitted via email no later than 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time, December 6, 2024. Email address: DLRodriguez@usbr.gov. Include the reference number (140R3025R0006) in the subject line. All questions concerning the sources sought announcement should be directed to Diane Rodriguez by email at DLRodriguez@usbr.gov. No phone calls please.
At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, the pre-solicitation notice will be posted on Contract Opportunities at sam.gov web site at http://sam.gov/. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.
