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Z -- INSTALL NEW 15KV EQUIPMENT IN BUILDING 57 AND REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT FROM BUILDING 53, NIH, BETHESDA MD SOL 263-95-B(CP)-0233 POC Olga D'Onofrio, Contract Specialist, (301) 402-2163 Jean Riddle, Contracting Officer, (301) 402-2163. PRE-SOLICITATION FOR INSTALL NEW 15KV EQUIPMENT IN BUILDING 57 AND REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT FROM BUILDING 53. Work shall be inclusive of, but not limited to the following: The installation of 15KV switchgear in an existing building, and the subsequent removal of existing electrical equipment in a different building after loads have been transferred. Most of the cable work will involve installing, cutting and splicing 15KV Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) cable. Some of the existing arc-proofing material contains 33% asbestos which must be removed and disposed of following Environmental Protection Agency and State of Maryland regulations. Work will involve detailed coordination so as to not interrupt electrical service to existing buildings served by the 15KV switchgear. Additional work includes construction of underground concrete encased ducts between existing manholes, cable tray installation and removal and disposal of the lead covered cables. ''NIH intends to establish a formal ''Partnering'' Agreement and Program with the successful bidder.'' Contract performance period will be 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The magnitude of this fixed-price construction contract is estimated to be between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The basis of award will be the low Base Bid and subject to availability of funds. Plans and Specifications will be available from the Bid Custodian, Trailer T-16A, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland at a non-refundable cost of $70.00. Payment must be in the form of Cashier's check, Money Order or Certified check only. Date for obtaining plans and specifications will appear in the CBD Solicitation Notice. This procurement is a total Small Business Set Aside. (0093)

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