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Z -- RENOVATION OF 13 WEST PATIENT CARE UNIT, BUILDING 10 SOL 263-97-B(CM)-0243 POC Gina Jackson, (301) 496-8080 PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF UPGRADING 13 WEST PATIENT CARE UNIT,13th floor, NIH, BETHESDA, MD. Work shall be inclusive of, but not limited to the following: Construction to occur in the entire space as delineated in the construction documents. Demolition includes drywall, drop ceilings, casework, mechanical and electrical equipment, associated wiring and piping. This unit was upgraded many years ago, and requires asbestos abatement . Work includes renovation of approximately 736 square meters (7,920 square feet) of carpentry, new case work, mechanical and electrical including installation of race way, air supply, exhaust system, sound attenuation, cooling equipment, support piping and wiring to make the space a laboratory unit. Within sixty days after the contract is awarded, the contractor shall submit all key submittals and shop drawings for Government review and acceptance. The notice to proceed with actual construction shall be issued for Jan. 2, 1998 and only after the Government is satisfied with review and acceptance of all key submittals and shop drawings. Actual renovation performance period will be 180 calendar days. The magnitude of this fixed-price construction contract is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 with the inclusion of two optional requirements. The basis of award will be the lowest Base Bid which is subject to availability of funds. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for this project is 1542. This is a metric job. Plans and Specifications will be available on or about July 30, 1997 from the Bid Custodian, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 13, Room G-800, Bethesda, Maryland at a non-refundable cost of $75.00. Payment must be in the form of Cashier's check, Money Order or Certified check only. Checks shall be made payable to the National Institutes of Health. A letter on company letterhead must be enclosed indicating the address to which all agenda and communications should be transmitted. Request for the IFB must cite the IFB No. 263-97-B(CM)-0243. Telephone requests will not be accepted. The Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit will be held on or about July 28, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. on the NIH campus in Building 13, Room G-800. Bids will be due on or about August 13, 1997. Further information concerning the bid opening will be noted in the IFB. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for this project is 1542. An evaluation of the capabilities of small businesses will be conducted to determine if this procurement should be converted to a set-aside. Interested small business concerns should submit data to support their capabilities. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: (1) Experience: An outline of previous projects, specific work previously performed or being performed. (2) Personnel: Name, professional qualifications and specific experience of engineers and technical personnel who may be assigned to this project. Any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Interested small businesses should submit their qualifications information within ten (10) calendar days from the publication date of this announcement. Information may be submitted by FAX@ (301) 402-1103, please include solicitation number 263-97-B(CM)-0243. -- All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based on the responses received to this notice. (0153)

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