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C -- PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR REHAB OF HANGAR 49 AND NEW ADMIN/SHOPS BUILDING, COAST GUARD AIR STATION, ELIZABETH CITY, NC SOL DTCG47-95-R-3EFK06 DUE 050395 POC Contact Margaret Turner, Contract Specialist (804) 858-6238, Ext. 204 Provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Design and Preparation of Construction Contract Documents for the reconfiguration and rehabilitation of the existing helicopter operations/maintenance Hangar 49 and the construction of a new approximately 30,000 S.F. Administration/Shops Building at the Coast Guard Air Station, Elizabeth City, NC. The project includes the demolition of four 1940's vintage buildings. The rehabilitation of Hangar 49 includes the reconfiguration of spaces, the installation of new foam deluge fire protection and HVAC system, the replacement of windows and doors, the rehabilitation of the hangar doors, the upgrading of electrical power, lighting, plumbing, and fire detection and alarm systems, and the abatement of asbestos and lead paint. The estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The services are required to begin approximately June 1995 and shall be completed within 270 days after Notice to Proceed. The following evaluation criteria are applicable to one or more of the factors included in Note 24: (1) Specialized experience of he firm and technical competence in the type of work required (including joint venture or association) in similar projects; (2) professional capacity to accomplish the work as scheduled; (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (4) Past performance on DOT and other Government contracts in terms of quality of work, ability to meet contractual/delivery schedules and accuracy of construction cost estimates; (5) Location of firm in the general area provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration (special consideration will be given to firms located in Virginia and North Carolina; (6) Minorities and women in all job classifications, considering the demographics of the design industry and the general area of the project; (7) Design ability and understanding of the requirements of the project; (8) Ability to assess and specify asbestos abatement and lead paint removal; (9) Project team organization and key personnel roles and responsibilities; (10) Experience of the firm in evaluating and determining environmental requirements and acquiring state and local permits for construction including licensed professional certifications of permit applications, plans and specifications as required by the State or a subdivision of the State of North Carolina; (11) Ability to provide qualified construction inspection services. Firms desiring consideration should submit appropriate data as described in Note 24 to the address indicated above not later than 4:30 p.m. on 03 May 1995. This is not a Request for Proposal. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. DTCG47-95-R-3EFK06. (0082)

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