Philpott Anchors and Instrumentation Construction
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW074 ENDIST WILMINGTONWILMINGTON, NC, 28403-1343, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF DAMS (Z2KA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c60faa69dd2b4f8b855c598948063d7f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District, is seeking contractors for the Philpott Anchors and Instrumentation Construction project, with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million. The project involves the installation of spillway anchors, automated anchor load sensors, inclinometers, and other related tasks, requiring contractors to commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete it within 365 calendar days. This construction effort is critical for maintaining the stability and operational integrity of the Philpott Dam in Virginia. Interested parties must RSVP for the Industry Day by January 16, 2025, and submit all inquiries via the ProjNet website by February 2, 2026; for further information, contact Jenifer Garland at jenifer.m.garland@usace.army.mil or Troy D. Small at troy.d.small@usace.army.mil.

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    A21 - Philpott_Dam_Specifications-Not_For_Construction.pdf
    This government file outlines the technical specifications and administrative requirements for the Philpott Dam Stability Analysis and Anchors Design project in Henry and Franklin Counties, Virginia. The project, commissioned by the US Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District, involves installing spillway anchors, automated anchor load sensors, inclinometers, and automating crack gauges and piezometers. The document details the scope of work, including various installation tasks, and specifies payment procedures for both job and unit-priced items. It also establishes comprehensive administrative requirements, such as submittal procedures, minimum insurance, superintendent qualifications, preconstruction and partnering conference protocols, and a detailed project scheduling methodology using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The schedule must adhere to specific coding, activity duration, and milestone requirements, with an emphasis on cost loading and compliance to avoid payment withholdings. The dam is to remain operational throughout the project, with strict safety and environmental controls in place.
    A21 - Solicitation - W912PM26RA004 Not for Proposal.pdf
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the W912PM26RA004 PHILPOT ANCHORS CONSTRUCTION project, with an estimated value between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The project requires contractors to begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete it within 365 calendar days. Key requirements include performance and payment bonds, compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1, and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals must be submitted electronically, and offerors must address technical inquiries via ProjNet. The solicitation details various construction tasks, such as mobilization, anchor installation, drilling, and testing, all under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. It also outlines federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and defense federal acquisition regulations supplement (DFARS) clauses, covering aspects like bid guarantees, site visits, and limitations on subcontracting. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, including taxpayer identification and small business program representations. Liquidated damages for delayed completion are set at $1,482.00 per calendar day.
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