Bid guide
How to bid on the Fort Carson Equipment Concentration Site for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is planning a new Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) complex at Fort Carson, Colorado. This project is estimated at $75 million and will include an Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) shop, a General Purpose Warehouse (GPW), and an Organizational Storage Building. The work also involves extensive site preparation on approximately 48 acres, including specialized foundations, pavements, parking areas for heavy equipment, security fencing, and utility connections.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market intelligence, not a solicitation for bids. The agency is exploring the use of Construction Management at Risk (CM@Risk) through an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement. This approach involves hiring a builder during the design phase to provide expert input and then transitioning to construction under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on July 29, 2026. Responses are due by August 07, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This is a request for information only, so no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Your participation helps the government understand industry capabilities and interest in their planned acquisition strategy.
Submitting a response to this RFI is voluntary and will not affect your firm's ability to submit a proposal if a formal solicitation is issued later. The government will not reimburse costs for preparing or submitting information for this RFI.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for construction firms with experience in large-scale projects, particularly those familiar with complex facility construction, site development, and specialized systems like vehicle maintenance shops and heavy equipment parking. The estimated value of $75 million indicates a need for firms with significant capacity and financial stability.
The planned CM@Risk approach using Other Transaction Authority suggests this opportunity is well-suited for contractors who can act as expert consultants during the design phase, collaborating closely with the designer to finalize plans, identify value-engineering opportunities, and mitigate supply-chain risks. Experience with preconstruction services and managing projects under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) would be highly relevant.
How to respond to this RFI
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The RFI asks for market intelligence, not a formal proposal. The government is assessing industry capability and interest in a CM@Risk approach using an Other Transaction Agreement. Your response should address your firm's capabilities and interest in this specific acquisition strategy.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's relevant experience and expertise. For this opportunity, highlight your past performance in construction management at risk, especially projects involving preconstruction services, collaboration with designers, and execution under a guaranteed maximum price.
Emphasize your ability to provide value engineering, manage supply chain risks, and work effectively with a design team to finalize project details. Even though this is an RFI, a well-structured and thoughtful response can help position your firm favorably for future solicitations related to this project.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District; the original posting controls.