Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will issue a forthcoming competition to design‑build an Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) complex at Fort Carson, CO, using a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) approach under Other Transaction Authority. The effort is split into a pre‑construction qualification phase followed by a construction phase, with the CM@Risk responsible for integrating design, cost‑control, and schedule management. An Industry Day on 06 Oct 2026 will brief interested firms, after which a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov. Key elements include a 48‑acre site, multiple specialized facilities (warehouse, maintenance shop, storage, container area), extensive heavy‑equipment parking, vehicle‑wash facilities, and compliance with Unified Facilities Criteria and cybersecurity standards.
• Phase 1: Qualification‑based selection (≤ 10 pages) leading to pitch presentations and negotiation of a pre‑construction services agreement.
• Phase 2: Firm‑fixed‑price construction contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price derived from Phase 1.
• Core facilities: 39,313 SF warehouse, 26,217 SF maintenance shop, 5,000 SF storage building, 4,440 SY container area, plus supporting infrastructure (parking, wash racks, loading ramp, fire protection, cyber‑secure controls).
• OTA procurement allows flexibility in terms and pricing but requires adherence to UFC, AT/FP, and sustainability policies.