SAM #693C73-27-R-000012

Veterans Drive Contract 2 roadway reconstruction and widening in St. Thomas, USVI

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking a contractor to improve Veterans Drive in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD). - Work requested: Reconstruct and widen approximately 2,052 feet (0.39 miles) of Veterans Drive to create a continuous four-lane roadway, with two lanes in each direction. - Improve pedestrian and vehicle safety and roadway drainage, and complete miscellaneous related work. - Work is divided into multiple schedules or contract options. - Estimated project value: $80 million–$90 million. - Notable requirements: A 32.10% disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) subcontracting goal applies; award and notice to proceed are subject to permits. - OEMs and vendors: None are identified in the provided materials.

Description

Proposals from all Business Concerns will be accepted for Project VI DPC A34(1) – Veterans Drive Contract 2 Improvements to RTE 30. Solicitation Number 693C73-27-R-000012, located in St. Thomas, USVI.  The project consists of the reconstruction and addition of new lanes for a continuous four-lane roadway with two lanes in each direction for an approximate distance of 2052 ft. (0.39 mi). The work includes widening and reconstruction of Veterans Drive, enhance pedestrian and vehicular safety, and improve drainage of the roadway and other miscellaneous work.  The project will be split into multiple work schedules/contract options, with the cost for all the work schedules is estimated to be between $80,000,000 to $90,000,000. Contract Award/Notice to Proceed is subject to the receipt of permits.  

Proposal documents should be issued on or about November 19, 2026.  Proposal due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.

Offerors will be required to submit a technical proposal in addition to cost proposal.  The Solicitation will include further information on these requirements.

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IMPORTANT SAM REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.204-7 (DEVIATION NOV 2025), prospective contractors shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer in response to this solicitation and at the time of award.  To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov.  Annual contractor representations and certifications must be completed online at https://www.sam.gov.  Also, FAR 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment. 

The required annual Form VETS-4212 must also be completed online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm per FAR 52.222-37.

IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS

For purposes of this Contract, the DBE subcontracting goal is 32.10 percent (%) as determined by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (VIDPW) with the concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

This Contract will be awarded only to the responsive and responsible Offeror who meets this goal or who demonstrates good faith efforts to do so. Failure to make a good faith effort is defined as willful or intentional failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, or willful or intentional action to frustrate the achievement of the Subcontracting Plan, if applicable. Guidance on what constitutes good faith efforts is described in the VIDPW's approved DBE Program. Copies of the program can be obtained from the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. For copies of the current DBE Directory contact the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. The Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan.

PLEASE NOTE

For security reasons, individuals requiring access to all government buildings must present a valid photo ID. All visitors must sign in at the main entrance of the Quantum Park facility and wait for a Government employee from Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD). A Government employee will collect all proposals.

Please Note:

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Therefore, there will not be a public bid opening and proposals are not available for review. 

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