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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: W912EP23Z0022

***Notice Updated on March 10, 2023 to provide Bidder Inquiry Information, Industry Slides and Industry Day Roster***

***Notice Updated on March 9, 2023 to provide the draft Plans and Technical Specifications***

***Notice Updated on March 8, 2023 to provide the Industry Day Information as cited below***

Hurricane Ian Temporary Housing – Rapid Disaster Infrastructure for Manufactured Housing Units in Charlotte and Lee Counties, Florida

This is announcement constitutes a Source Sought Synopsis. This announcement seeks information from industry and will only be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking interest from prospective bidders for award of the aforementioned project. The purpose of this synopsis is to gauge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of members of the Construction Community. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to said synopsis or any follow-up information requested.

The proposed project will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), stand-alone contract(s) using Pre-Qualified Sealed Bidding procedures.

NOTE: In Accordance With (IAW) the Stafford Act, firms located within the Hurricane Ian Presidential Disaster Declaration may be given award preference.

Description of Work: The work associated with the subject requirement is inclusive of, but not limited to furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, layouts of work features, and supervision needed to construct a temporary emergency group site consisting of approximately 441 Manufactured Housing Units (MHU’s) located in various sites across Charlotte and Lee Counties, Florida. Each site shall be developed to operational status so that MHU’s may be placed on compacted soil/gravel. Utilities shall be overhead or installed in utility corridors enclosed by temporary fencing. Work shall include fencing, drainage system, potable water lines, sewer lines, permanent perimeter fencing, overhead electrical wiring, site lighting and power pedestals. An 8ft x 8ft guard station with electrical, heating, and air conditioning is required near the entrance and shall have 3 parking spaces with “Security and Law Enforcement” signage. This work shall not include haul and install of MHU’s. Contractor is required to secure appropriate building permits. Minimal ground disturbance is required. Remove wood chips/organic debris (approximately 640-CY) and approximately 1.7 acres of trees. Trees will be cut and grind 2-in below surface. Remove all tree debris.

To perform the requisite work, the contractor shall provide sufficient resources, to include but not be limited by, experienced personnel and needed materials, supplies, equipment, controls and instruments, and subcontractors to perform this work in accordance with the requirements described herein. The contractor shall develop project teams with sufficient expertise and experience to perform the work under the task order and as managed by the Special Projects Program, meet contract suspense dates, and maintain cost expectations throughout. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The project will have an estimated period of performance of 60 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). NTP may be issued 24 hours after award. The stated time is for completion of construction at each project site.

The Estimated Magnitude of construction for each site will range from: (a) $500,000 - $1,000,000, (b) $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 or (c) $10,000,000 and $25,000,000; depending upon the number of MHUs required at the site.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business Size Standard for this project is $39.5 million.

The Jacksonville District anticipates issuing the first solicitation on or about March 15, 2023 and the anticipated response date is on or about March 17, 2023; however, a solicitation may be issued on an expedited basis, with as little as a 24–48 hour response time. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number will be issued on the SAM.gov Contracting Opportunities Website: www.sam.gov.

Responses to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information:

1. Company/Contractor name, address, point of contact, phone number and e-mail address.


2. Company’s interest in bidding on the subject requirement when issued.


3. Company’s capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity (include company’s capability to execute comparable work performed within the past 10 years). Company should provide at least 3 examples which, at a minimum, include the following:
   
   
   
   1. Brief description of the project
   
   
   2. Customer name
   
   
   3. Customer satisfaction
   
   
   4. Timeliness of performance
   
   
   5. Dollar value of the completed projects
   
   
   
   


4. Offeror shall identify their Small Business classification and Small Business Size

_ Small Business

_ Small Disadvantage Business

_ 8(a) Small Business

_ HUB Zone

_ SDVOSB

_ WOSB

1. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, firms should address the structure of such arrangement include Joint Venture information, if applicable – existing and potential.


2. Bonding Capacity (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars) via letter from the bonding company.
   
   

NOTES:

DO NOT SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO BID ON THIS PROJECT.

DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENITAL DATA.

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the work associated with the subject requirement, are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than March 10, 2023 at 2:00PM, Local Time. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice shall be sent to Ms. Tedra Thompson at Tedra.N.Thompson@usace.army.mil and Mr. William Wallace at William.J.Wallace@usace.army.mil.

*Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this sources sought synopsis.

You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), in order to be eligible to receive an award from any Government solicitation. To register, go to www.sam.gov. For additional information visit the website for the Federal Service Desk (www.FSD.gov) which supports SAM or contact them at 866-606-8220 for assistance.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will host two contracting industry day webinars along with two project site visits for Hurricane Ian Temporary Housing Site Development – Rapid Disaster Infrastructure for Manufactured Housing Units in Charlotte and Lee Counties, Florida.

INDUSTRY DAY INFORMATION

Session #1: March 10, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:30 am

Session #2: March 14, 2023, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm

Industry Day Link: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/jason.s.harrah

Join by phone - US Toll free: +1-844-800-2712 or 669-234-117

Access Code: 199 927 9909

Industry Site Visit Information:

Site Visit #1:

Site Visit POC: Jason Ritter (304) 730-1958

Date: March 11, 2023, at 9:00 am – 3 sites to visit, in order stated below. All contractors to meet at Heritage Heights location first.

Location Starting Point:

1. Heritage Heights – Lee County, FL

10660 Golden Journey Rd.

Ft. Myers, FL, 33908

2. Deep Blue – Lee County, FL

5361 Pine Island Rd.

Bokeelia, FL, 33922

3. Bokeelia Gardens – Lee County, FL

14695 Harbor Dr.

Bokeelia, FL 33922

Site Visit #2:

Site Visit POC: Jason Ritter (304) 730-1958

Date: March 14, 2023, at 9:00 am - 3 sites to visit, in order stated below. All contractors to meet at Heritage Heights location first.

Location Starting Point:

1. Heritage Heights – Lee County, FL

10660 Golden Journey Rd.

Ft. Myers, FL, 33908

2. Deep Blue – Lee County, FL

5361 Pine Island Rd.

Bokeelia, FL, 33922

3. Bokeelia Gardens – Lee County, FL

14695 Harbor Dr.

Bokeelia, FL 33922

USACE is looking for maximum participation from available construction contractors, specifically with expertise in site development, that will develop group mobile home sites for displaced members of the public due to Hurricane Ian. Contractors with previous USACE contractual experience is a plus. Each site will include grading and installation of utilities (water, sewer, electric) in preparation for mobile home installs by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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**Inquiries related to this notice and forthcoming requirement can be submitted in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org**

Project: Hurricane Ian Response

Bidder Inquiry Key: M49SQS-BPIET5M49SQS-BPIET5

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