Renovation of the WAFB Challenger Dorms

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is issuing a Small Business Set‑Aside, Design‑Bid‑Build solicitation for a firm‑fixed‑price construction contract to fully renovate the Challenger Dormitory complex at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The work covers site grading, storm‑water drainage, structural brick repair, new metal gutters, complete interior lighting retrofit to LED, door/window replacement, new interior finishes, full plumbing replacement (including cast‑iron wet drains), HVAC system overhaul with new ductwork, construction of a large patio cover with BBQ and bike‑rack amenities, recreation and day‑room upgrades, and miscellaneous upgrades such as a mailbox distribution center and GFCI receptacles. The contract is intended for a qualified small‑business contractor and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. • Location: Whiteman AFB, Missouri (state‑wide). • Contract type: Small‑Business Set‑Aside, Design‑Bid‑Build, Firm Fixed‑Price. • Scope: Comprehensive renovation of dormitory building – structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, interior finishes, and site improvements. • Estimated size: Multi‑million‑dollar construction effort. • Pre‑bid site visit: Tentatively 04 Aug 2026 (sign‑in sheet 06 Aug 2026). • Primary contact: Exavier Coburn (USACE), email [email protected], phone (816) 389‑3412.