COVERED PARKING ARRAY AT FARMINGDALE AFRC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is an Abstract of Offers for a construction project titled "COVERED PARKING ARRAY AT FARMINGDALE AFRC PROJECT" located in Farmingdale, NY. It records the offers received in response to Solicitation Number W912DS26BA004.

The solicitation includes two main items:

• Item 0001: Construction of (4) dual port car charging stations and supporting infrastructure.

• Item 0002: OPTION - East Parking Canopy, photovoltaic array.

• The solicitation was issued on December 12, 2025, and opened on February 4, 2026.

• The issuing office is USACE New York District.

• The document records offers from multiple contractors, including R2 Build, Hawkeye Eleanor Group, Eldor Contracting Corporation, Darcon Construction Bower Inc., Benaka Inc., Forte Construction Corp., FOS Development, and Renus Energy Inc.

• The government estimate is not explicitly stated as a single value but can be inferred from the offers received.

• This document is an abstract of offers, indicating that proposals have been received and recorded.

• The offers include unit prices and estimated amounts for each item.

• The abstract lists bid security information and acknowledges amendments for some offers.

• No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are detailed in this abstract.

• The document is a continuation sheet (OF 1419A) for recording offers when more than two are received.

• It notes that if more than two offers are received, the abstract continues on OF 1419A.

• The document indicates that the government estimate is based on hired labor, reasonable contract without profit, or reasonable contract including profit.

Amendment / Modification

• The bid opening date has been extended from January 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• Updated call-in information for bid opening has been provided.

• Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements (Response Due Date)

• Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders (Bid due date, bid opening date, and call-in information)

• The deadline for bid submission and the bid opening date have been extended to February 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• New call-in details for the bid opening are provided.

Amendment / Modification

• The bid opening date has been extended from 2:00 PM EST on January 28, 2026, to 2:00 PM EST on February 04, 2026.

• Updated call-in information for the bid opening has been provided.

• Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements (Response Due Date changed).

• Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders (Bid opening date and call-in information updated).

• The deadline for bid submission and the bid opening date have been extended to February 04, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (Number 0003) to Solicitation W912DS26BA004 makes the following changes:

• Responses to RFIs: Provides final responses to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs).

• Site Visit Information: Posts the Site Visit Sign-in sheet.

• Bid Schedule: Adds a bid schedule for contractor use.

• Bid Due Date Extension: Extends the bid due date from January 26, 2026, at 2 PM EST to January 28, 2026, at 2 PM EST.

• Eliminated CLIN: The work under Optional CLIN 0003 is no longer required.

• Procurement and Contracting Requirements: The Response Due Date has been updated.

• List of Drawing Sheets: The attachments table has been updated to include the "Site Visit Sign In" and "Amendment 0003 Attachment - Bid Schedule".

• Supplementary Conditions: Miscellaneous text related to RFIs has been modified.

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to January 28, 2026, at 2 PM EST. Bidders should acknowledge these changes and ensure their proposals reflect the updated information, including the added bid schedule and the elimination of Optional CLIN 0003.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a sign-in sheet for a site visit. It records the date, name, contact information, organization, time in, and time out for attendees.

• Date of visit
• Name of attendee
• Contact information
• Organization of attendee
• Time of arrival and departure
• An asterisk (*) denotes attendees.

This document provides a record of who attended a site visit. While not directly impacting proposal preparation, it can indicate the level of interest from various organizations and potentially identify key personnel or entities involved in the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a bid schedule or pricing sheet for a solicitation. It outlines CLINs (Contract Line Items) and provides descriptions of the work associated with each.

• CLIN 0001 (Base): Construction of four dual-port car charging stations, supporting infrastructure, underground utility connections to the main electric room, and a prefabricated utility building for equipment and batteries. The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.
• Option Line Item 0002: Construction of an East Parking Canopy, photovoltaic array, and associated infrastructure. This option may be exercised within 120 calendar days following Notice to Proceed (NTP). The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.
• Fields for Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, and Amount are present for each CLIN, intended for bidder completion.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific scope of work for both the base CLIN and the potential option CLIN. Bidders will use this to prepare their pricing proposals, filling in the unit and total amounts for each item based on the provided descriptions and any associated solicitation documents.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment makes the following changes to the solicitation:

• Bid Due Date Extended: The deadline to submit bids has been extended from 2:00 PM EST on January 12, 2026, to 2:00 PM EST on January 26, 2026.

• Project Magnitude Reduced: The estimated project magnitude has been reduced from a range of $5,000,000.00 - $10,000,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 - $5,000,000.00.

• Option Line Item Removed: Option Line Item 0003 (Parking Canopy, photovoltaic array, and associated infrastructure) has been removed.

• Site Visit Clause Added: FAR 52.236-27 Alt I Site Visit (Construction) has been included.

• Specifications Clarification: The FCPSA RTA Spec posted in amendment 0001 is no longer valid; the originally posted FCPSA RTA Spec is the default document.

• Geotechnical Report Included: A Geotechnical Report has been added.

• Bidder Inquiries: No further bidder inquiries will be accepted.

• Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements (Contract Description, Project Magnitude, Bid Submission Deadline, and Contact Information)

• Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets (Attachments table updated to reflect changes in specifications and addition of Geotechnical Report)

• Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule (Option Line Item 0003 deleted)

• Section 00 21 00 - Instructions (Site Visit clause added)

• Section 00 30 00 - Available Information (Bidder Inquiries section updated)

• Section 00 73 00 - Supplementary Conditions (Inspection, Acceptance, and Place of Performance for Option Line Item 0003 deleted)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to January 26, 2026.

• Bidders should note the reduced project magnitude and the removal of Option Line Item 0003.

• Bidders should ensure they are using the correct FCPSA RTA Spec and have reviewed the newly added Geotechnical Report.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Geotechnical Report for the Covered Canopy Solar Array project at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Farmingdale, NY. It provides findings from subsurface explorations and geotechnical engineering evaluations to inform the design and construction of foundations for the solar array structure.

• Site Description: Details the location, topography, and existing conditions of the project site.
• Project Description: Outlines the proposed solar array structure, including pier spacing and alignment.
• Geology and Seismicity: Describes the regional geology and seismic design considerations.
• Subsurface Exploration: Details the methodology and findings of test borings, including soil classifications and SPT N-values.
• Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation: Presents recommendations for foundation design, specifically drilled shafts, and provides parameters for design and lateral load analysis.
• Estimated Drilled Shaft Dimensions: Offers preliminary dimensions for drilled shafts based on load cases.
• Geotechnical Engineering Recommendations: Provides specific recommendations for drilled shaft foundation design and construction, including seismic design, bearing pressure, and construction methods.
• Special Inspections: Lists required special geotechnical inspections during construction.
• Attachments: Includes figures showing site location, layout, soil profile, and foundation plan, as well as Appendix A with test boring logs.

This report is crucial for bidders as it details the subsurface conditions and foundation requirements. Understanding these geotechnical aspects is essential for accurate cost estimation, risk assessment, and the design of the solar array's structural support system. Bidders must consider these findings when developing their proposals, particularly regarding foundation construction methods and potential challenges.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W912DS26BA004, originally dated 12 DEC 2025, is issued to provide the corrected project magnitude within the FCSPSA RTA.

This amendment modifies the solicitation referenced in Item 9A.

No explicit impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is stated, beyond acknowledging receipt of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction of a covered parking solar array system at the Armed Forces Reserve Center (AFRC) in Farmingdale, NY. The government requires performance of the work described in the documents.

• Construction of (4) dual port car charging stations and supporting infrastructure and components.

• Installation of a prefabricated utility building to house equipment and batteries.

• Construction of the East Parking Canopy, photovoltaic array, and associated infrastructure.

• Construction of the West Parking Canopy, photovoltaic array, and associated infrastructure.

• Work must adhere to specified plans and specifications.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance (PoP): 692 days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Bid Validity: 120 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Bids are due no later than January 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

• Bid opening will occur on January 12, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. EST.

• Submission instructions are detailed in Section 00 21 13.

• Minimum required documents for submission: Signed SF 1442, acknowledged amendments, filled bid schedule, and bid guarantee.

• Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed but will consider price and other factors.

• NAICS Code: 236220.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00.

• Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is included.

• Drawings for further description of the base bid and options are referenced.

• Optional items may be exercised within 120 days following NTP.

• Bidders must submit a price for every CLIN.

• Standard Forms (SF24, SF25, SF25A) for bonds have been revised and must be used.

Specifications / Standards

This document outlines the "RTA SPECIFICATIONS" for the AFRC Farmingdale Covered Parking Solar Array Project. It details various technical specifications and requirements for the construction of the project, including:

• Divisions 01-35: Covers general requirements, administrative procedures, safety, quality control, temporary facilities, project identification, waste management, concrete work, metals, finishes, equipment, special construction, electrical systems, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and more.

• Specific Areas of Focus:

  • Electrical: Includes requirements for power system studies, interior and facility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, interior lighting, and exterior lighting.
  • Concrete: Details specifications for cast-in-place concrete, including materials, mix design, placement, finishing, curing, and testing.
  • Structural Steel: Outlines requirements for fabrication, erection, and materials for structural steel components.
  • Pavement Markings: Specifies requirements for applying pavement markings.
  • Geotextiles: Details requirements for geotextile materials used in earthwork.
  • Drilled Concrete Piers and Shafts: Covers the construction criteria, materials, and execution for drilled concrete piers and shafts.
  • Stormwater Utilities: Outlines requirements for pipe materials, joints, and installation for culverts and storm drains.
  • Lighting: Specifies requirements for interior and exterior lighting, including luminaires, LED drivers, and lighting controls.
  • Solar PV Systems: Details requirements for facility-scale solar photovoltaic systems, including modules, inverters, combiner boxes, wiring, and monitoring.

• Contract Number: W912DS19D0009

• QPK Design Project Number: 222281

• Estimated Project Value: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but the "COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK" section indicates a completion time of 692 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed.

• The document is a specification, not a solicitation, so there are no explicit submission or evaluation criteria for proposals. However, it details numerous submittal requirements (SD-01 through SD-11) for various aspects of the project, including plans, product data, test reports, and certifications.

• This document is extensive and covers a wide range of construction specifications. Bidders should carefully review all relevant sections pertaining to their scope of work.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains drawings and details related to the "ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER 25 BAITING PLACE ROAD, FARMINGDALE NY 11735 COVERED PARKING SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT". It includes various plans and details necessary for the construction of the solar array project.

• Cover Sheet (G-001): Provides project title, location, solicitation and contract numbers, issue date, and a sheet list.
• Site Plans (CS-001, CS-101, CS-101.1, CS-101.2, CS-102, CS-102.1, CS-102.2): Detail site layout, grading, storm systems, and demolition/erosion control for base bid and bid options.
• Structural Plans (S-001, S-101, S-102, S-103, S-104, S-301, S-311): Include general notes, foundation plans, roof framing plans, framing sections, and details for structural components.
• Architectural Plans (A-100, A-101, A-102, A-105, A-540): Cover site plans, canopy layouts, roof and framing plans, reflected ceiling plans, and various details.
• Electrical Plans (E-001, ED-101, E-101, E-102, E-111, E-201, E-601, E-602): Provide electrical site plans, removals plans, power plans, lighting plans, sections, elevations, one-line diagrams, and schedules.
• Reference Drawings: Several sheets are marked "FOR REFERENCE ONLY" and include topographic surveys, utility plans, and site layout plans from previous projects.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the physical scope, layout, structural requirements, and electrical systems for the covered parking solar array project. They detail the specific design elements, bid options, and construction requirements, enabling vendors to prepare accurate proposals and assess project feasibility.