DESIGN/BUILD CONSTRUCTION FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER,USCG BASE ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting proposals for the Design/Build Construction of a Child Development Center (CDC) at USCG Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This opportunity is exclusively for offerors on the current DHS/USCG National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III - Pool One). The project involves the design, construction, and outfitting of a CDC, with an estimated value of approximately $30 Million. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project includes:
- Base Item 0001: Design and construct a Small Child Development Center (CDC) with School Age Classrooms (SAC), including all necessary supervision, labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and permitting.
- Option Item 0001: Expand the facility to a Medium Child Development Center with School Age Classrooms, encompassing design, labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, demobilization, permitting, construction support, quality control, and ancillary items.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task order.
- Period of Performance: 893 calendar days after award for the Base and all Option Items.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $30 Million.
- Liquidated Damages: $1,125.00 per day.
- Product/Service Code: Y1CZ (Construction Of Other Educational Buildings).
Key Requirements & Technical Specifications
Numerous attachments provide detailed technical requirements and clarifications:
- Building Codes & Standards: Project follows Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) and multiple Coast Guard standards, not solely IBC 2018. NFPA 1 takes precedence over IFC for fire protection.
- Special Inspections: Attachment K details USCG modifications to IBC Chapter 17 for Special Inspections, defining roles and responsibilities for the Special Inspector of Record (SIOR).
- Utilities & Infrastructure: Attachment J outlines standards for utility inventory, condition assessment, and mapping. Clarifications on electrical, natural gas, sewer, water, and telecom connections are provided in the PPI spreadsheet.
- Drawing Standards: Attachments G and F specify mandatory CAD standards, file formats (Autodesk AutoCAD 2018+), and submission procedures for all project drawings.
- Building Automation System (BAS): Attachment E details specifications for a fully integrated BAS with Direct Digital Control (DDC) for HVAC systems, emphasizing open communication protocols (BACnet/IP, TCP/IP, etc.).
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA): Attachment D provides an LCCA report for HVAC systems, comparing proposed and alternative options over 40 years.
- Site Information: Attachments B and C include a topographic survey and a drawing of Building 20, providing crucial site context.
- Sustainability: LEED certification is not required; compliance with "Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings, Dec. 2020" is mandated.
- Hazardous Materials: Bidders should assume steam system pipe insulation contains asbestos for bidding purposes, as HAZMAT reports are unavailable prior to award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Eligibility: Restricted to offerors on the DHS/USCG National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III - Pool One).
- Proposal Due Date: February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible lowest price offer, with price analysis used to determine fair and reasonable pricing.
- Acknowledgement: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments; failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer.
Important Notes
- Site Visit: A site visit was conducted on December 30, 2025. The attendance log is available.
- Wage Determinations: Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determinations NC20250056 and NC20250019 apply.
- Base Access: Visitors to USCG Base Elizabeth City must comply with REAL ID requirements and submit visitor request forms in advance.
- Contact: Primary contact is Yolanda Davis (Yolanda.L.Davis@uscg.mil, 5716135046).