Construction of a New Lock Chamber at Montgomery Locks & Dam - 100% Design Documents for Industry Feedback

*Note* This Special Notice is in relation to Notice ID W911WN22ID8002

Description dated 26 June 2023:

Feedback from Industry:

The Corps of Engineers is posting the 100% design documents based on feedback from industry:

1. Providing adequate time for the construction industry to assess their desire to participate in a prime contractor, sub-contractor, or material supplier role on the project.
2. Garner feedback on the stated period of performance.
3. Invite open discussion on the technical and acquisitions risks identified by the construction industry.
4. Providing adequate time to discuss the merit of any alternative proposals that are being considered for inclusion during the RFP submission.
5. Base and options breakout are now being shown on the construction sequence drawings.  This may be subject to change pending final approval and is provided for information only.  The final breakout schedule will be available when Solicitation is posted.

The 100% design documents include Plans, Specifications, Reference Drawings, Construction Photos and a Federated Building Information Modeling (BIM) design of the project as of 5 Jun 2023 (Federated BIM Model is available upon request to Christopher Dening, christopher.t.dening@usace.army.mil).  The 100% design documents shall not be used for bidding purposes and will be superseded by the official solicitation currently scheduled for the 4th quarter of CY2023.

A defined pre-bid site visit will be held following the solicitation of the contract.  USACE will entertain additional site visits to Montgomery by appointment and based on the availability of USACE staff.