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Y -- PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC ACCESS CONTROL PROJECT, ANKARA, TURKEY Sol S-FBOAD-95-R0139. POC Mr. John Hite (703) 875-6278, or facsimile 875-6292. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations (FBO), is seeking to pre-qualify offerors for the upgrade of the Chancery Public Access Control (PAC), in Ankara, Turkey. The project consists of the demolition and reconstruction of the Main Gate House, upgrade of the perimeter fence, demolition and reconstruction of the main entrance, Sentry Guard Booth within the Embassy Office Building (EOB) and the construction of an entrance ramp for the physically impaired adjacent to the EOB. The project also consists of the demolition and reconstruction of Gate Houses 2 and 3, and building perimeter security upgrades for Annex Buildings 1 and 2. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is planned for release to pre-qualified offerors in July 1995, with an anticipated construction start date of October 1995. The performance period from contract execution to project completion is approximately 12 months. The contract type shall be firm-fixed-price. The estimated value of construction is between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000 U.S. dollars. The successful offeror is not required to have, or to obtain a U.S. security clearance. In order to obtain the RFP and be eligible for contract award, offerors must pre-qualify by requesting a copy of the pre-qualification package and meeting each of the following criteria, and detailing those qualifications in a written format specifcally addressing each individual qualification criterion by the closing date listed below. Offerors must also submit sufficient documentation to verify their ability to meet each of these criteria. Failure to address each of these criteria in writing, will result in failure to pre-qualify. In addition, failure to meet the requirements of each and every one of these criteria fully or to provide the requisite information, will result in failure to pre-qualify. A description of these criteria, as well as other pertinent information and instructions may be found in the ``Pre-qualifcation Package''. The pre-qualification criteria are as follows: a) For firms not based in Turkey, successful international construction experience on a similar project, outside of the North American continent. b) Successful construction experience, similar in complexity and type to this project, with at least one construction project in the $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 U.S. dollar range. c) Satisfactory performance on a similar U.S. Government contract, if any. Although previous or ongoing performance of a similar U.S. Government contract is not a requirement, if such contracts have been performed, the offeror must have performed at a satisfactory level, at a minimum. When responding to criteria a, b, c above, offerors must list the owner's name, address, telephone number, and contact person for each project listed. d) Offeror must demonstrate that it has been in construction business for over three years prior to the date of this announcement. e) Offeror must demonstrate that it has the financial capability and resources to undertake a project of up to $4,000,000, and be able to obtain the required performance and payment bonds, or bank letters of credit or guarantee. Offeror must provide a list of banks or other lending institutions which offeror intends to use in order to finance this project, and provide credit references. f) Offeror must demonstrate that the company is, or can be registered to do business in Turkey, and has no legal restrictions associated therewith. g) Offeror must demonstrate that it has the capability of administering a construction contract written in the English language. h) Offerors must show a typical management plan for construction of a facility of this magnitude. In order to pre-qualify, potential offerors must request a ``Pre-qualification Package'' from the point of contact listed below by May 25, 1995. Telephone and facsimile requests are acceptable. Pre-qualifications Packages and proposals will be accepted from both U.S. and non-U.S. firms. Offerors shall request and submit an original and two copies of each document to U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, Attn: Mr. John M. Hite, A/FBO/AP/AD, Room L-600, SA-6, P.O. box 12248, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22219. Completed ``Pre-qualification Packages'' must be received by June 26, 1995. (121)

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