SAM #W911SG26BA011

Railroad Track and Fencing Repair Services at Fort Bliss Gate #4

This opportunity from the U.S. Army Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Services Division at Fort Bliss, Texas, seeks qualified contractors for railroad track and fencing repairs at Gate #4. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, Directorate of Public Works, Engineering Services Division, Fort Bliss, Texas - Scope of Work: - Replace railroad ties (14-ft hardwood switch wood ties and 8-ft hardwood wood ties) - Install new #4 crushed stone ballast - Replace derailer with SD-6 sliding derail (double end) and components - Replace damaged/missing high carbon steel double shoulder tie plates and track spikes - Install new 6-ft galvanized chain link fence with 3 barb wires and a 17-ft vehicular gate (with retroreflective signage and grounding) - Verify track geometry for compliance with UFC and FRA standards - Requirements: - Contractor must have at least five years of railroad construction experience - Full FRA certifications required - Compliance with UFC 4-860-03 and UFC 4-022-03 standards - Wage determinations TX20260033 and TX20260035 apply - Bid guarantee of at least 20% of bid price or $3,000,000 (whichever is less) - Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price - Superintendent required on site at all times (cannot be subcontracted) - Small business set aside under NAICS 237990 - Period of Performance: - 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed - Liquidated damages of $1,717.24 per day for delays - Estimated Contract Value: - Between $100,000 and $250,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; materials must meet specified standards (e.g., high carbon steel, hardwood, SD-6 derail).

Description

Repair damage caused by a train at Railroad Tracks Gate #4. Work includes replacing ties, ballast, derailer, missing tie plates and spikes, chain link fence and vehicular gate. After repair work is completed, contractor shall verify track geometry to ensure compliance. The contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with similar railroad work and fully compliance with FRA certifications. The Contractor shall provide all work, labor, materials, related fees, and related services for construction requested herein until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract, by the Government in a professional and collaborative environment to sustain mission requirements. Construction services and finished products shall be delivered on schedule, safely, and compliant with regulatory codes and standards.

Wage determinations for this requirement are TX20260033 and TX20260035.

A bid Guarantee is required, (See Clause at FAR 52.228-1). Performance and Payment Bonds are required (See Clause at FAR 52.228-15 DEV). THe Bid guarantee shall be at least 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000; whichever is less. Performance and Payment bonds must equal 100% of the original Contract price.

This is a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a small business size standard of $45,000,000.

The estimated magnitude for this requirement is between $100,000 and $250,000.

The awardee of this contract will be required to provide a Superintendent at all times work is being performed on the project (See FAR Clause 52.236-6). The Superintendent is a key position and SHALL NOT be subcontracted and must work directly for the Price Contractor.

Tentative Dates: The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be posted on or about 7 August 2026. A site visit/Pre-con Conference is planned for 13 August 2026. The expected suspense date for Requests for Information (RFIs) is 27 August 2026. Bid opening date: on or about 8 September 2026. The Solicitation will have details about the Bid due and opening dates.

View original listing