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Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Dredging Georgetown to Charleston Area


South Carolina, United States
Government : Military
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*Corrected to update the SB Size Standard to read $27.5 million*

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Dredging Georgetown to Charleston Area
SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
W912HP-18-S-0003

Purpose of this Announcement:
This notice constitutes a SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). This announcement seeks information from industry and will ONLY be used for preliminary planning and market research purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this RFI. The purpose of this RFI is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS) 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS code is $27.5 million average annual revenue. The potential type of solicitation issued, type of Small Business Set-Aside (if any), the geographical coverage of the Specifications/Drawings and the manner of advertisement (competitive or sole source) may depend on the responses to this RFI.


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District has been tasked to solicit the interest of prospective offeror(s)/bidders to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under a potential solicitation resulting from this announcement. The purpose of this RFI is to gauge interest, capabilities and qualifications of potential bidders, to include both Small and Large Businesses, as the Government must ensure there is adequate competition amongst the potential pool of responsible contractors. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used as a market research tool in order to determine acquisition strategy and how the potential solicitation will be advertised.


BACKGROUND & SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:


Background: USACE Charleston District intends to issue a Solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price contracts for various dredging activities - and all work will be required to be completed based on the monthly dredging rate.


Summary of Requirements/Description of Project: The scope of work being addressed in this RFI, for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Maintenance Dredging includes the following:


Description of Project: The work consists of furnishing all plant, equipment, labor, transportation, fuel, lubricant, supplies and materials; and performing all operations in connection with maintenance dredging of approximately 1,800,000 cubic yards of unclassified material from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between Georgetown and Charleston, South Carolina, and performing all operations in connection with raising dikes and berms, installation of shoreline protection, and installation of new spillway systems in AIWW Placement areas 204N/225N W-C and 341N/364N W-C, including clearing and appurtenant items. The dredged materials for each CLIN shall be deposited in the placement area(s) as described in the plans and specifications for this contract. The work includes complying with the requirements of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammals Protection Act.
Full details will be provided in the Specifications and Designs, which will be posted with the formal solicitation.


MAGNITUDE OF WORK: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.


REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT:


(1) Your firm's intent to submit a proposal for this contract if it (or similar) is formally advertised.


(2) Name of firm with address, phone and point of contact.


(3) CAGE Code, DUNS number OR a copy of your entity record on SAM.gov.


(4) A letter of current bonding capacity from an acceptable surety/bonding company both expressed in dollar value per contract and aggregate bonding capacity.


(5) A Statement of Capability (SOC) stating your firm's skills, experience, and knowledge required to perform the specified type of work will be utilized as a market research tool in making decisions related to the solicitation of this contract. Specifically, the following information is requested:


• Capability to execute dredging projects of comparable scope, geologic condition, complexity and magnitude, specifically earthwork in a non-ideal soil environment within a disposal area.
(6) Demonstrated Experience: Submit up to three (3) projects where you have demonstrated similar experience within the last ten years. Include the following:
• Customer Name and contact information
• Dollar value
• Description of the requirement by identifying the capabilities and experience requested in paragraph five above.
• Identify whether you were the prime, sub and/or whether you were a part of a Joint Venture. If you were a part of a joint venture or a sub, what role did you have with the project?
• Timeliness of performance
(7) Provide all current and planned projects over the next five (5) years, if applicable. Identify the timeline of these projects and available resources.


WHEN / WHERE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES:


Interested business concerns are requested to complete and return via email any responses to this RFI. Responses to this RFI shall NOT exceed fifteen (15) pages, and must be electronically submitted no later than 2:00 PM Eastern time Wednesday, May 16, 2018, to the attention of the Contract Specialist, Tonya D. Willis, at tonya.d.willis@usace.army.mil. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, please subject your email "RFI RESPONSE: W912HP-18-S-0003 FIRM NAME HERE"


Participation is voluntary; respondents will not be paid to participate. However, your participation in this market research endeavor is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in assisting the USACE Charleston District in making the solicitation decision most appropriate for market conditions and to meet the Government requirements.

NOTE: The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. Submittals will be used for market survey information only. Interested parties providing information as part of this market research process are hereby advised that your information will NOT be used later as part of the evaluation process should you choose to submit a proposal in response to any solicitation that may result in the future. All information submitted under this RFI will be considered proprietary and will not be available for use outside of the Federal government.


 


Tonya D. Willis, Phone 8433298180, Email tonya.d.willis@usace.army.mil

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