Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Carson Equipment Concentration Site complex for US 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, an organizational storage building, heavy-equipment parking, vehicle wash facilities, paving, fencing, and utility connections on approximately 48 acres.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market intelligence, not a solicitation for bids. The agency is looking for industry feedback on a potential approach using Progressive Design-Build (PDB) through an Other Transaction Authority (OTA). This is an opportunity for construction firms to inform the government's strategy for a significant future project.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your response to this RFI is August 07, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. This is a firm deadline for providing your feedback.
Since this is an RFI, no awards will be made. The government will review all submitted information to help shape its acquisition strategy for the Fort Carson ECS complex. Your response will not affect your ability to bid if a formal solicitation is released later.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFI is suitable for construction firms with experience in large-scale commercial and institutional building construction, particularly those familiar with military construction projects. The NAICS code provided for market research is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 million.
Firms with experience in Progressive Design-Build (PDB) or other highly collaborative delivery methods, and those with prior experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) projects, are especially encouraged to respond. The agency is particularly interested in innovative construction technologies that could lead to cost savings, schedule acceleration, or enhanced facility performance and resilience.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details of this RFI and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view any associated documents, though this is not always required for all bids. The RFI asks for specific information including your company profile, experience with OTA and innovative technologies, and your approach to Progressive Design-Build and open-book pricing.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When responding to this RFI, clearly address each requested item. For company profile, ensure all contact details and socioeconomic status are accurate. When discussing innovative technologies, be specific about how your proposed materials or methods could achieve the stated benefits of cost savings, schedule acceleration, or enhanced performance.
Detail your experience with Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or similar collaborative delivery methods. Explain your approach to open-book pricing and transparency during the pre-construction phase, as this is a key aspect of PDB. Emphasize how your firm can contribute to the collaborative framework the government is seeking for rapid project development.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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.