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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Quick Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is soliciting proposals for Design/Build Construction of a Child Development Center (CDC) at USCG Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task order is exclusively for offerors on the DHS/USCG National Multiple Award Construction Contract (NMACC III - Pool One) IDIQ. The project involves the design, construction, and outfitting of a new CDC facility. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the design, preparation of construction documents, permitting, construction, and outfitting of a Child Development Center and associated site amenities.
- 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.
- Estimated Value: The contract price limitation for award is approximately $30 Million.
- Period of Performance: 893 calendar days after award for the Base and all Option Items.
- Liquidated Damages: $1,125.00 per day.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Key Technical Requirements & Standards
Bidders must adhere to specific USCG standards and requirements:
- Drawings: Mandatory adherence to USCG CAD Standards, A/E/C CAD Standard, and National CAD Standards (NCS) for creation, storage, maintenance, and submittal of project drawings. Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 or newer is specified.
- Building Codes: Project will follow Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) and multiple Coast Guard standards; International Building Code (IBC) 2018 alone is insufficient. NFPA 1 takes precedence over the International Fire Code (IFC).
- Sustainability: Compliance with "Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings, Dec. 2020" is mandated (LEED certification is not required).
- HVAC Systems: Detailed specifications for Building Automation System (BAS) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) for HVAC, emphasizing open communications (BACnet/IP, TCP/IP, OPC, LonTalk). A Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for HVAC systems is provided.
- Special Inspections: Adherence to USCG modifications to IBC Chapter 17 for Special Inspections, including requirements for a Special Inspector of Record (SIOR).
- Utilities: Standards for inventory, condition assessment, and mapping of utility equipment, including data and mapping standards (NCS, SDSFIE). Updated specifications for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) are provided.
- Safety: Electrical equipment arc flash safety requirements (TCTO) apply for work on 480V/1200A+ systems. Assume asbestos in steam system pipe insulation for bidding purposes.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission via email, with files less than 10MB.
- Government Acceptance: Offers must provide a minimum of 90 calendar days for Government acceptance.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible lowest price offer. Price analysis will be used to determine fair and reasonable pricing.
- Amendments: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments; failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer.
Important Notes
- Wage Rates: Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply, specifically General Decision Numbers NC20250056 (building construction) and NC20250019 (heavy dredging, as referenced in TOA) for Pasquotank County, NC.
- Base Access: Personnel requiring access to USCG Base Elizabeth City must present REAL ID-compliant identification. Visitor Request Forms must be submitted at least 3 working days prior to a visit.
- Contacts: Primary contact is Yolanda Davis (Yolanda.L.Davis@uscg.mil, 571-613-5046). Secondary contact is Barbara Williamson-Garris (barbara.l.williamson-Garris@uscg.mil, 206-827-2130).