This is a sealed bid Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Sky Foundry B299 Electrical Relocation Project at the Rock Island Arsenal. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,**** and $500,****. Offers are due by 10:00 AM local time on April 10, 2026, and will be publicly opened at that time. A mandatory preconstruction site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Contractors must wear steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses. Reservations for the site visit are mandatory at least three business days prior to the visit. The contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days and complete it within 150 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. Performance and payment bonds are required. The government intends to award one firm fixed-price contract to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible contractor. Additional documents include a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and a Request for Proposal (RFP) document. Photographic equipment restrictions are in place within nonpublic areas of the Arsenal Island.
The contractor shall complete performance within 150 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. The period of performance is from May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
The bid notice mentions payment will be made by the contracting officer and refers to electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Specific payment terms are detailed within the WAWF instructions.
The government intends to award one firm fixed-price contract to the lowest price, responsive, and responsible contractor whose proposal conforms to the terms and conditions of the solicitation and represents the lowest total evaluated price.
Contractors' responsibility will be determined as outlined in FAR 9. 104-1. The bid notice also mentions that the contractor must be responsive and responsible.
The bid notice mentions that failure to execute contractual documents or furnish executed bonds within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder may result in termination for default, and the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid.
A preconstruction site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time. Reservations for this site visit are mandatory for all attendees at least three business days prior to the site visit.
The total estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,**** and $500,****.
