MOTCO Rail Curves Package 2
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SACRAMENTOSACRAMENTO, CA, 95814-2922, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF HIGHWAYS/ROADS/STREETS/BRIDGES/RAILWAYS (Z2LB)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District Office, is seeking bids for the MOTCO Rail Curves Package 2 project, which involves various construction tasks related to rail curve repairs and relocations. The project includes mobilization, demobilization, and the repair and replacement of multiple rail curves, as well as demolition and UXO-related work. This procurement is critical for maintaining and enhancing rail infrastructure, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Interested contractors can reach out to Jessica Padilla at jessica.padilla@usace.army.mil or Jennifer Wheelis at jennifer.l.wheelis@usace.army.mil for further details, with bids due by December 15, 2025.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District Office, has issued an Abstract of Offers for the MOTCO Rail Curves Package 2 project. This document details two offers received from DMZ Builders and Martin Brothers Construction, both acknowledging amendments and providing 20% bid security. The project encompasses various construction tasks, including mobilization, demobilization, repair and replacement of multiple rail curves (Curves 6, 11, 12, 18, and 19), demolition of Curves 4 and 5, demolition and relocation of roads, and UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) related work such as clear and transport, blow-in-place, and mission standdown. The abstract provides estimated quantities, unit prices, and total estimated amounts for each item, along with the government's estimated cost for the project. The document is certified by Jennifer Wheelis, P.E., Contracting Officer, with a signature date of December 16, 2025.
    The document, Optional Form 1419A (11-88) "Abstract of Offers - Construction Continuation Sheet," is used to record offers for construction projects when more than two offers are received. It serves as an attachment to OF 1419. The form details the solicitation number, project title (e.g., MOTCO Rail Curve Package 2, W9123826BA002), and allows for the entry of multiple offers. For each offeror, it captures their name, bid security type and amount (e.g., 20% bid amount), and acknowledged amendments. The form also includes sections for contract items, specifying the item number, estimated quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount. An Independent Government Estimate is included for comparison. This continuation sheet ensures comprehensive record-keeping for construction bids, facilitating transparency and thorough evaluation in government procurement.
    The document, Optional Form 1419A (11-88), serves as a Continuation Sheet for the "Abstract of Offers - Construction," used when more than two offers are received on a construction project. It provides a standardized format to record additional offers beyond the capacity of the main OF 1419 form. The specific project detailed in the provided instance is "MOTCO Rail Curve Package 2," with solicitation number W9123826BA002. The form captures critical information for each offeror, including their name, bid security type and amount (e.g., "20% bid amount"), and acknowledgment of amendments (e.g., "yes"). It also itemizes contract details, such as item number, estimated quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount for each offer. In this particular example, two offerors, Stacy and Witbeck Inc. and Thompson Builders Corporation, have submitted bids for multiple job items, with varying estimated amounts for each. This form ensures comprehensive record-keeping and transparency in the bidding process for government construction projects.
    The document, Optional Form 1419A (11-88), titled "ABSTRACT OF OFFERS - CONSTRUCTION CONTINUATION SHEET," is designed to supplement OF 1419 when more than two offers are received for a construction project. It provides space for 13 additional contract items per sheet, mirroring the format of OF 1419. Key information includes the solicitation number (W9123826BA002), project title (MOTCO Rail Curve Package 2), and details for up to four additional offerors per section. For each offeror (e.g., Stacy and Witbeck Inc., Thompson Builders Corporation), it records bid security type and amount (e.g., 20% bid amount) and acknowledged amendments (e.g., yes). Contract item details include item number, estimated quantity, unit, unit price, and estimated amount. The example shows one contract item for a "job" with an estimated quantity of 1 and an estimated amount of $695,000.00. This form ensures comprehensive record-keeping for competitive construction bids.
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