Hardwood Range WISS v5 Tower

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement and installation of two (2) 80-foot towers at the Necedah, Wisconsin Hardwood Range. These towers are required to support the Target Area Surveillance and Safety System (TASSS), a subsystem of the Weapons Impact Scoring Set (WISS) program. The project aims to provide necessary elevation and coverage for TASSS cameras and communication equipment to improve surveillance, safety, and scoring accuracy during training exercises.

• Design and engineering of two (2) 80-foot, three-sided, three-legged, free-standing towers, including structural analysis and geotechnical investigations.

• Fabrication of towers using galvanized steel conforming to TIA-222-I.

• Foundation construction, including site preparation and concrete work.

• Tower erection and installation, including rigging and safety measures.

• Grounding and lightning protection system installation.

• Testing and commissioning of installed systems.

• Documentation, including as-built drawings, structural analysis reports, and testing results.

• Site cleanup and restoration.

• Compliance with specified standards (e.g., TIA-222-I, ASCE/SEI 7-22, 29 CFR 1910, TIA-607-E, AFMAN 32-1065, UFC standards).

• Specific requirements for wind and ice loading, antenna mounting, step bolt details, grounding resistance (5 ohms or less), and geotechnical investigation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 10 calendar days to begin performance after notice to proceed, and 120 calendar days to complete.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• NAICS Code: 237130.

• Performance and Payment Bonds: Required.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: January 16, 2026, by 03:00 PM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Proposals must be valid for 120 calendar days after the offer due date.

• Not specified in the provided sections.

• Site visit is scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at USAF ANG WI Hardwood Range.

• Attachments include Site Locations Map, Tower Specifications, Davis-Bacon Act documents, and Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (WI20250015) for heavy construction projects in Wisconsin, excluding tunnel, sewer, and water lines. It details prevailing wage rates and includes information on Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which set minimum wage requirements for federal contracts. The document lists various construction trades (e.g., Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer, Painter, Plumber, Pipefitter, Truck Driver, Well Driller, Welder) and their corresponding hourly rates and fringe benefits across different counties in Wisconsin. It also outlines the process for wage determination appeals and provides information on paid sick leave for federal contractors.

This document is crucial for potential bidders on federal construction projects in Wisconsin, as it establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must ensure their proposals and subsequent contract performance comply with these wage determinations to avoid violations of labor standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a Construction Cost Estimate Breakdown. It is intended for contractors to detail their proposed costs for the work to be performed under a contract. The spreadsheet includes sections for material costs, labor costs, and other direct costs, broken down by line item.

• CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN: The primary purpose of the spreadsheet.
• CONTRACTOR / ADDRESS: Fields for contractor identification.
• CONTRACT FOR (Work to be performed): Description of the work.
• PROPOSED TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE: Field for the overall proposed price.
• SOLICITATION NUMBER / PROJECT NUMBER / WORK LOCATION: Identifiers for the specific opportunity.
• Line Item Breakdown: Columns for Item description, Quantity (QTY), Unit of Measure (UOM), Unit costs and totals for Material, Labor, and Other Direct Costs.
• Subtotals: Aggregated costs for each section.
• BACK Sheet: Provides instructions for completing the cost estimate breakdown, detailing each column's purpose and requirements for overhead, profit, bond, and total project cost.

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the template and instructions for submitting their cost proposals. Bidders must use this format to detail their pricing, ensuring all direct costs, overhead, and profit are accounted for as per the instructions. The "BACK" sheet offers specific guidance on how to break down costs and calculate the total project cost, which is essential for a compliant and competitive bid.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for Wisconsin, outlining prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades. It serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor standards on federal or federally funded construction projects.

• Geographic Scope: Covers numerous counties across Wisconsin.
• Trades Included: Lists wage and fringe rates for Asbestos Workers/Insulators, Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, Plasterers, Carpenters, Electricians, Ironworkers, Laborers (including hazardous material removal), Landscape Laborers, Painters, Plumbers/Pipefitters, Roofers, Sheet Metal Workers, Truck Drivers, and Welders.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Orders 14026 and 13658 regarding minimum wage rates for covered contracts.
• Effective Dates: Wage determinations have specific effective dates, often updated annually.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It ensures that bids include the legally required minimum wages and fringe benefits for all workers on the project, preventing potential labor violations and cost overruns. Bidders must consult this document to determine the applicable rates for each trade in the specific project location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides location details for two tower sites, likely for a construction or installation opportunity. It includes aerial imagery and geographical coordinates for each site.

• Site 1 Location: Aerial image, confirmation of a gravel road at the location during construction, approximate tower location, Latitude: 44°14'1.59"N, Longitude: 90° 3'52.81"W.
• Site 2 Location: Aerial image, confirmation of a gravel road at the location during construction, approximate tower location, Latitude: 44°13'39.79"N, Longitude: 90° 2'27.81"W.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical locations where work will be performed. It provides visual context and precise coordinates, which are essential for site assessment, logistical planning, and potentially for inclusion in proposals or project execution plans.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing various data items required under a contract. It specifies the type of data, its identification number, title, subtitle, authority, contract reference, requiring office, submission frequency, and distribution.

• Data Item Numbers: A001 (Engineering Drawings), A002 (Technical Report - Study/Services), A003 (Quality Assurance Program Plan), A004 (Engineering Drawings - As-Built).
• Titles: Engineering Drawings, Technical Report - Study/Services, Quality Assurance Program Plan, As-Built Drawings.
• Authorities: DI-DRPR-80651, DI-MISC-80508B, DI-QCIC-81794A.
• Requiring Office: NSWC Corona Division.
• Distribution: Statement D (DoD and DoD Contractors only; Administrative and Operational Use). Other requests to NSWC Corona.
• Submission: Electronic submission required to specified NSWC Corona and Hardwood Range POCs.
• Specific Data Item Details:
  • A001 & A004 (Engineering Drawings): Require submission once, with A004 (As-Built) due 30 days after work completion.
  • A002 (Technical Report - Study/Services): Requires submission once, 30 days after work completion.
  • A003 (Quality Assurance Program Plan): Requires submission once, due no later than 5 days after work complete.

This CDRL outlines the specific documentation and reports that will be required from the contractor. Bidders should review these requirements to understand the full scope of deliverables beyond the primary service or product, including technical drawings, reports, and quality assurance plans. The submission deadlines and distribution requirements are also critical for proposal planning.