Construct Container Storage Yard at Fort Bliss, Texas
ID: W9126G25R0004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW076 ENDIST FT WORTHFORT WORTH, TX, 76102-6124, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: AIRPORT SERVICE ROADS (C1LA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for the Design-Bid-Build project concerning a Container Storage Yard at Fort Bliss, Texas. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and aims to enhance the infrastructure necessary for military operations, reflecting the importance of reliable storage facilities in supporting defense logistics. The submission deadline for proposals has been extended to February 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of the amendment to ensure their offers are valid. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Rodney Alexander at 817-886-1090 or via email at rodney.d.alexander@usace.army.mil.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    The file is an amendment to the solicitation for the FY25 Rail Yard Improvement project at Fort Bliss, Texas, specifically addressing changes in the proposal receipt date and extending the inquiry period for bidders. The new submission deadline is now set for February 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CT, revised from January 28, 2025. The document underscores the requirement for bidders to acknowledge receipt of this amendment, which is critical for ensuring their offers are considered valid. The amendment also indicates that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This communication serves to keep contractors informed and facilitate a smooth bidding process, reflecting standard procedures in federal government contracting. Overall, it maintains the integrity of the procurement process while allowing for necessary adjustments to timelines.
    The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a pre-solicitation notice regarding a small business set-aside contract for constructing a Container Storage Yard at Fort Bliss, Texas. The estimated project cost ranges between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000, with a contract expected to be awarded around April/May 2025. The scope of the project includes the construction of an administrative building, a storage shed, a container repair facility, and various infrastructure improvements such as roads, parking, and utilities. Eligibility for the contract requires registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), with the project contingent upon fund availability. All inquiries should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Rodney Alexander, via email. This notice serves to inform potential contractors of upcoming opportunities and necessary preparations to engage in the bidding process effectively.
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