Billions of MilCon on the way

Military construction in Guam and the Micronesia region is proceeding slowly but surely.

And some contractors will share in a design build multiple award construction contract or DBMAC of $15 billion, for work in Guam and other areas, according to the pre-solicitation posted on April 25.

Bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Camp Blaz from Journal files

“Contractors will be expected to accomplish a wide variety of individual construction tasks, including design/build and design-bid-build renovation, additions/upgrades and new construction. Work may include, but is not limited to, barracks/dormitories, administrative facilities, communication facilities, educational facilities, medical/dental/hospital facilities, dining facilities, industrial facilities, warehouse facilities, ranges, operational/training facilities, roads, streets, bridges, site utilities/infrastructure, dredging, and aviation facilities (including hangars and aprons) and other base development facilities,” according to the pre-solicitation.

Responses are due June 15. Contractors will be evaluated in Phase 1. A minimum of three contractors will be selected, with a pre-proposal site visit during Phase 2.

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific is responsible for the contract.

In other MilCon news, Pacific Rim Constructors Inc. was awarded a $21.98 million firm-fixed-price contract for construction at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz of a permanent low-rise recreation center.

Work is expected to be completed by October 2026. The contract was procured via the sam.gov website, with three proposals received. The award was made by NAVFAC Pacific, according to an April 26 release CHamoru Standard Time from the U.S. Department of Defense. mbj

Beautification Task Force update on stray animals, Hagåtña pool, and abandoned vehicles

Since 2022, about 14,300 stray animals have been rounded up throughout the island. Of those, only 1,745 were adopted and more than 12,200 were euthanized, according to Lt. Gov. Joshua F. Tenorio. Stray animals and next week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Hagåtña pool were among the issues discussed at the Islandwide Beautification Task Force.