U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT, 215 NORTH 17th STREET OMAHA, NE 68102-4978

Y -- DESIGN-BUILD MULTI-STORY DORMITORY (FY 97) AT PETERSON AFB, COLORADO SOL DACA45-96-R-0047 DUE 092696 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Lynette Black (402) 221-4962. Construction: The Air Force, through the Construction Management Division of AFCEE, intends to procure the design and construction of a Military Personnel, Multi-Story Dormitory (FY 97) Facility at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The scope of work includes design and construction of a complete and useable project consisting of labor, consultant services, materials, equipment, all necessary site improvements, structure, surveying and site work by a single contractual entity. The entity may be a ''design-build'' firm or joint venture between an architect-engineer (A-E) and construction firm, or a construction management (CM) firm joint venture with an A-E and a construction firm. The design shall be acccomplished by a Registered Professional Engineer, who can demonstrate previous experience in the design of structural elements similar in shape and span. The building will be approximately 6,100 square meters, with community activity spaces (lounge, gameroom, vending), administrative office, bulk storage spaces, and laundry facilities. Site development for the facility consists of parking, landscaping, pedestrain plazas, lighting, berms, planters and sprinkler irrigation system. Facility construction is load-bearing masonry with brick veneer and standing seam metal roofing, associated plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, electrical work, grading and site utilities. Facility has exterior walkways and stair towers. The Government will provide technical requirements. The Government intends to obtain the facility by negotiation with qualified proposers based on technical, design and cost competition source selection procedures. The total estimated amount available for design and construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Proposals will be solicited on a firm fixed price, lump sum basis and will contain basic items and 8 optional items. Performance and payment bonds will be required on the construction portion of the contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit and price. The anticipated release date of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be on or about 26 September 1996. The RFP will provide proposal requirements for those offerors who wish to be considered. A pre-proposal conference will be held two to three weeks after the actual issue date of the proposal. Proposals will be required to be submitted within 45 days after the actual issue date of the proposal. All responsible sources meeting the criteria set forth in the RFP may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. Small & Disadvantaged Businesses are encouraged to participate and will be used to the maximum extent practicable as both prime and subcontractor. The contractor is required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and required to complete work within 715 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing or by FAX no later than 14 days prior to proposal due date and, must refence RFP No. DACA45-96-R-0047. After such time, packages will be furnished if supply is available. It has been determined that the number of sets be limited to one (1) per firm. Please list street address (for parcel delivery service) and mailing address. SPECIAL NOTES: All responders are advised that this requirement may be cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, selection evaluation, and/or final award structure and disposition of US Armed Forces. SIC NO. 1522. THIS SOLICIATION IS UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION. Questions regarding the ordering of same and proposing documents should be made: 402/221-4266 or FAX No. 402/221-4530. Telephone calls regarding small business matters should be made to Mr. Hubert J. Carter, Jr. at 402/221-4110. Questions regarding contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Vincent Turner at 402/221-4561. (0248)

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