Site work, paving and renovation of a mixed-use development in Beltsville, Maryland. Completed plans call for the renovation of a laboratory facility; for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and laboratory facility.

Estimated Value: $15-25M SOLICITATION NO. W912DR21R0024 PROCUREMENT TYPE: Pre-Solicitation Notice TITLE: USDA-ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) Building 002 Renovation Classification Code: Y--Construction of structures and facilities This proposed procurement is Full and Open Competition (Unrestricted); NAICS 236220 "Commercial and Institutional Building Construction" with a size standard of $39,500,000.00. Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (NAB), has been tasked to solicit for and award construction services for the USDA-ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) Building 002 Renovation. The proposed project will be a competitive, firm-fixed-price (FFP), design-build (DB) contract procured in accordance with FAR 15, Contracting by Negotiations, under a two-step Best Value Tradeoff Process. The scope includes the gut interior and replace demolished features for desired function. Load bearing columns and exterior walls to remain. Interior walls can be demolished or moved as required per floorplan design. Replace/upgrade all utilities (telecom, data, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, etc.). All buildings shall receive 480-volt electrical service and transformers as necessary. All utilities shall be replaced from building exterior back to main service connection. Building envelope and drainage features to ensure all exterior walls are weathertight and watertight Exterior building drainage systems and roofs shall be replaced as part of building renovation. DB contractor shall perform all landscaping work. BARC will remove any furniture and equipment that they want to salvage; Remaining existing furniture, equipment and trash will be removed by the DB Contractor. No survey or inventory will be provided, nor will it be required. Mitigate hazardous materials (asbestos, mold, etc.) as necessary, utilizing hazmat surveys completed by USACE Baltimore. Replace laboratory equipment, fume hoods, and casework. Elevators at each building shall be installed per floorplan design and meet building code requirements. Exterior work to be covered includes roof replacement or repair, removal of fire escapes, window replacements, replacement of exterior building features, building lighting, sidewalks, ramps, and parking spaces needed for ADA compliance. Interior staircases shall be installed per design, to meet code. Building 002 has a connecting vestibule to Building 003. This is included in the project and is requires the install of windows, flooring and paint, etc. The attics shall be completely weather tight and environmental contaminants shall be mitigated as necessary. New work shall be completed in a manner to preserve historical appearance and significance of existing structures. The magnitude of construction is between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00. Construction duration is approximately 730 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Additional information in accordance with the Statement of Work will be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP) package. This will be a Two Phase Design-Build contract utilizing the best value tradeoff process. An award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to be the best value to the Government considering the evaluation factors. It is anticipated that Phase I will be released on or about 30 May 2021 with proposals due on or about 30 June 2021. Phase I of the solicitation will be provided in an electronic format, free of charge, to all authenticated account holders of the beta.SAM.gov system. To familiarize vendors with the system, please go to https://www.SAM.gov. The media through which the Government chooses to issue this solicitation will be the internet only. This solicitation will not be issued in paper format. Phase II of the solicitation will only be available to those offerors selected to advance to Phase II. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database to receive a government contract award. Vendors must also be registered in Representations and Certifications Applications (included in SAM). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable (236220) to this acquisition must be in vendor's SAM registration. Note: Update SAM profile to include all applicable NAICS Codes associated with your company. Vendors may register for SAM online at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is located northeast of Washington D.C, between US Route 1 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (Route 295). This facility houses several laboratories and office buildings which support the United States Department of Agricultural - Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). Building 002 will be renovated as part of this project support research units for Crop and Food, Human Nutrition, and Natural Resources Research Unit. This project will consist of "gut and rebuild" renovation to modernize the building and create state of the art laboratory facilities. This building has historic features which must be preserved and contains environmental hazards which must be mitigated. A survey of hazardous materials was completed by USACE Baltimore and will be provided to contractor. Building 002 is a 34,080 SF, three (3)-story building (basement/2 floors/attic) laboratory/office building located on the BARC-West campus (west of Route 1), serving the Crop and Food Research Units. The building's exterior is historic and was originally constructed in 1938. The building is a concrete frame building with wood truss roof. There is a connecting wing from Building 002 to Building 003 that will require window replacement on both floors. The building contains Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and/or other environmental concerns. The scope includes a gut interior renovation with replacement of demolished features, upgrade of all utilities and laboratories, mitigating environmental concerns, and replacing the slate roof. A small addition is included on the back of the building. Historic preservation coordination and LEED certification are included. Building 002 is currently occupied, and employees will be relocated prior to the start of construction. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.