Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO) Dormitory Replacement
SAM.GOV Due: June 23, 2025 at 09:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is soliciting proposals for the replacement of the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory (FLWO) Dormitory located in Amado, Arizona. This project involves the construction of a new Summit Bowl Dormitory that will be connected to the existing Commons Building, as well as the demolition of the current dormitory, which has reached the end of its useful life and does not meet modern fire safety standards. The work will include comprehensive building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and security systems. Contractors with experience in large-scale construction projects, particularly those familiar with remote site operations and compliance with environmental regulations, are encouraged to bid. The estimated cost for the project is expected to exceed $10 million, and the successful contractor will be required to adhere to specific labor standards and subcontracting goals, including a focus on small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
Description

Amendment 0002 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation:

Site Visit - Additional Staff 

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Entities
SI
Smithsonian Institution
NAICS
236220
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Amado , Arizona 85645
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
Virginia Chan [email protected] primary
Christine Grant [email protected] secondary
Attachments
  • 1583808+FLWO+Dorm+Replacement+1311.000_BID+DRAWING+SET+Option+1+2025+03+05.pdf
  • Payment+Bonds.pdf
  • AZ+Davis+Bacon+Building.pdf
  • 2025-03-14+PN+1583808+Summit+Bowl+Dorm+-+Multi-Year+Funding.docx
  • 1583808+FLWO+Dorm+Replacement+BID+SPECIFICATIONS+Option+1+2025+03+05.pdf
  • Release+of+Claim+Form.pdf
  • RFP+FLWO+Dormitory+Replacement.pdf
  • 1583808+AZ+FLWO+Replace+Summit+Dorm+Bid+Sch.xlsx
  • 33330225RF0010020+Amendment+0001.pdf
  • 33330225RF0010020+Amendment+0002.pdf
  • AZ+Davis+Bacon+Heavy.pdf
  • Performance+bonds.pdf
  • Clauses_33330225RF0010020+Final.pdf