Reconstruction of Thayer Hall at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

ability of Small Business and Large Business concerns for this project. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220. The project is planned to be issued in the Summer of 2026 with demolition/reconstruction to begin in early in 2027. The estimated construction cost is over $500,000,000. The project will be constructed within the access-controlled installation of West Point, NY. The impacted building will be deconstructed and reconstructed within the cadet central area of the United States Military Academy. Adjacent facilities will remain occupied during construction with minimal disruption to operations requiring precise construction planning. Work for this project is described below: 1. Project Purpose and Program Context This project is a major component of the Academic Building Upgrade Program (ABUP), which aims to modernize academic facilities and address critical instructional space shortages at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). USMA currently faces a deficit of 412,799 square feet of general instructional space; the reconstruction of Thayer Hall will help reduce this gap while supporting a student load of 2,880 cadets. The project will also consolidate key academic programs into a single, modernized facility. Centralizing instruction and support functions will minimize departmental fragmentation, improve operational efficiency, and foster greater cross-disciplinary collaboration. This design approach aligns with current educational trends that prioritize flexible, multi-purpose spaces to support interactive and innovative learning environments. ________________________________________ 2. Existing Conditions and Demolition Scope Thayer Hall consists of an original 1911 structure and a later addition constructed in 1955. The project requires demolition of the 1955 portion, totaling 321,012 square feet. This demolition will involve careful coordination due to significant impacts to the granite and stone exterior fa�ade, requiring a combination of deconstruction, repair, and preservation. The surviving features of the 1911 structure will be rehabilitated and preserved wherever feasible to maintain the historical integrity of the building. The reconstructed facility will remain compatible with the original building�s historic materials, architectural features, scale, massing, and proportions. ________________________________________ 3. Reconstruction Scope and Facility Capabilities The project includes the deconstruction and reconstruction of the General Instruction Building to create a modern, expanded academic facility. The new building will house a comprehensive set of academic, administrative, and support functions, including: � Academic Spaces: general instruction classrooms, lecture halls, labs, collaboration areas, and a library with a mock courtroom. � Administrative Areas: private and open offices, conference rooms, and departmental support rooms. � Support and Specialty Areas: auditorium, arms vault, reception areas, staff break rooms, copy rooms, storage areas, lactation rooms, showers and restrooms, vending areas, and a caf�. � Vertical Transportation: freight and passenger elevators. Original 1911 features will be rehabilitated and integrated into the new design wherever feasible. ________________________________________ 4. Building Systems, Utilities, and Site Improvements The facility will be equipped with modern building systems including cybersecurity features, Electronic Security Systems (PACS and IDS), Energy Measurement and Control System (EMCS) integration, building information systems, and fire alarm and suppression systems. Supporting site work will include new utility connections for water, sanitary sewer, and electrical systems; storm drainage improvements; walkways; curbs and gutters; landscaping; and general site enhancements. Heating will be supplied through the district heat system, and cooling will be provided via a steam-powered absorptive chiller. Utility connections will tie into privatized electric, water, and wastewater systems. The respective Utilities Privatization System Owners�American Water and City Light & Power�will construct and own the utilities up to the facility service disconnect or other defined demarcation point. ________________________________________ 5. Design Standards and Performance Requirements The facility will be fully designed for accessibility and usability by individuals with disabilities. All work will meet the DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02), ensuring compliance with performance requirements for sustainability, energy efficiency, building envelope integrity, and integrated systems. The facility will be designed for a minimum service life of 40 years. ________________________________________ 6. Acquisition Strategy and Contracting Approach The acquisition approach incorporates early contractor involvement utilizing the federal government�s Integrated Design and Construction (IDaC) framework to support design completion and ensure constructability. The solicitation will be issued at approximately 15% design. The base contract will include construction management services, providing design reviews at the 60%, 90%, and 100% stages. Two options will be included: � Demolition Option: awarded immediately after the base contract is issued. � Construction Option: negotiated within an agreed-upon ceiling price after completion of the 100% design, aligned with the end of the demolition phase. Another proposed procurement method is Design-Build to Budget. This approach utilizes early contractor involvement between a designer and constructor to ensure design completion and constructability within a fixed budget. Firms are invited to comment on the use of Design-Build to Budget as the proposed procurement method. Areas of particular interest to the government are responses to the following questions: 1. How would utilizing the Design-Build to Budget procurement method affect your decision to propose on this effort? 2. What qualifications would you expect for a designer on a project of this magnitude? 3. If this procurement method was utilized, how do you think it would affect the procurement and construction schedules? USACE is specifically assessing the capability and interest of: � Small Businesses under the applicable size standard � 8(a) Small Business Development Program participants (with an SBA approved district office) � Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Businesses � Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) Other Than Small Businesses (OTSB�s): If you choose to respond, please include recommended subcontracting goals (percentages of total contract value) for each applicable socio-economic category (e.g., Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, WOSB/EDWOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB). These recommendations are for planning purposes only and will inform the Government�s goal development. Small Businesses do NOT need to submit subcontracting goals. Interested firms should submit a capabilities package to include the following: business classification (i.e. HUBZone, small business, etc.), as well as qualifications and experience in performing the work components stated above. Please include up to three specific examples of the firm�s experience performing the work requirements stated above. The projects must have been performed within the last seven y