Soo Facility Lighting and Modernization

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY – This notice does not constitute a solicitation announcement or restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach and NO AWARD will occur from this notice. NO SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS, OR DRAWINGS are available for this Notice. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT Notice to determine the capabilities of both small AND large business firms. Small firms interested in performing this work are strongly urged to respond to this Notice.

Two or more small firms capable of performing this work will help to guide the acquisition strategy and influence potential set-aside. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.

The Government will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with the submission of responses or comments. The estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is seeking firms that have the capability to provide construction services for demolition of 44 existing lighting fixtures and existing underground wiring within the boundary of Upper and Lower Canal Park, located immediately upstream of the Soo Locks Visitor Center and within the park space between the Visitor Center (312 W. Portage Avenue) and the Maintenance Support Building located at 219 W. Water Street in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Installation: The project includes installation of - Approximately 67 new light poles with LED luminaires and concrete bases - Associated new underground electrical power supply wiring in Upper and Lower Canal Park a. The proposed lighting system will connect to the existing electrical supply panels which supply power to the existing lighting within the park spaces. b. The proposed project will improve the illumination of the existing park walkways, improve park security, reduce electricity usage, and improve snow removal operations from the walkways and park areas adjacent to the Visitor’s Center and Maintenance Support Building.

Target Areas/Contractor Capabilities: Electrical conduit layout work utilizing trenchless methods Small diameter underground electrical cabling (either directional bore or open cut) Overhead lighting installation (poles and luminaires) Outdoor lighting wiring and electrical panel connections Small concrete installations for lighting bases Small pavement repairs for any necessary walkway cuts (concrete slab/asphalt)

SURVEY: The responses received to this notice shall be in summary format and shall not exceed five (5) pages, including the Sources Sought Information Form. In order for the Government to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in the project, interested contractors shall complete the information attached to this Sources Sought. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result of the Sources Sought.

Responses shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialist, MAJ Freya Evangelista at Freya.Evangelista@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer, Stephanie Craig at Stephanie.M.Craig@usace.army.mil no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Please reference in the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT Soo Facility Lighting Modernization."