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Z -- CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND RENOVATION OF BUILDING NO. 004, BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND SOL 8196-3K15-96 DUE 061796 POC Contact Point, Kathleen Morris, Contracting Officer, 301-344-0245 Z--Pre-Solicitation Notice. The Government intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for technical and cost proposals for construction, renovation of Building 004, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center-West, Beltsville, Maryland. The work will include providing all labor, material, equipment, supplies, transportation, etc., for demolition and renovation of a 3-story, plus attic, 38,920 S.F. building to support agricultural research. The laboratory/office building will house three research groups: Insect Biological Control, Molecular Plant Pathology, and Biological Control of Plant Diseases. Research will be supported by an insectary, soil handling room, environmental rooms, walk-in boxes and other areas which will require building additions for mechanical and electrical equipment. The estimated cost of construction is between $4,750,000 and $5,750,000. The time for completion of construction is 420 calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued. Sets of plans and specifications will be available for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $150 (check or money order made payable to USDA, Agricultural Research Service. A written request specifying the solicitation number, along with the check or money order, shall be submitted to Bernard Johnson Young, Inc., 6705 Rockledge Drive, 3rd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20817, Attention Brad Linden. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about June 17, 1996, with proposals due on or about July 25, 1996. Proposals will be requested in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. A preproposal site inspection will be conducted July 2, 1996. No formal bid opening will be conducted. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of technical and cost as specified in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. The following FACTORS shall be the basis for evaluation and award: 1-Relevant Experience; 2-Work Plan; 3- Project Staffing; 4-Contract Administration; 5- Subcontractors/Equipment; 6-Price/Cost; 7-Financial Capability; 8-Performance Record/References. An additional breakdown of the FACTORS and relevant points, are set forth in the solicitation. (0151)

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