OIC, NAVFAC Contracts; Bldg 5, HWY 547; NAES Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5011

Z -- REPAIRS TO THE FIRE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SOL N62472-96-B-3232 POC For plans and specifications call, (908) 323-2494 This is a presolicitation notice. The work includes all material, equipment, labor and supervision, under a Firm Fixed Price Contract, Base Bid and One Bid Option, for the installation of a 12 inch fire main, repair/replace various hydrants, and repair to existing fire pump controls and electric feeds. Performance period for Base Bid shall be 120 calendar days. Bid Option 1 includes demolition and removal a fire pump and its concrete housing and incidental related work. Performance period for Bid Option 1 shall be as follows: if awarded within 60 days of the base contract award date, the contract completion date shall remain unchanged. If awarded 61 days or more from the base contract award date, the contract completion date will be extended 45 calendar days. The contract includes the clause titled "Evaluation of Options" (FAR 52.217-5) Except when determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirements. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of provision). The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this project is 1623. The related Small Business Size Standards is $17.0 million annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. Plans and specifications may be obtained by telephoning the above number OR faxing to (908) 323-1471. ONLY ONE REQUEST PER COMPANY -- DO NOT FOLLOW WITH ORIGINAL VIA U.S. MAIL. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on or about 15 July 1997. Bid opening is a minimum 30 days after release of specification. The solicitation will be issued unrestricted and the solicitation is subject to evaluation criteria set forth in DFAR 252.219- 7008 -- Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns -- Construction Acquisitions -Test Program (APR 1996). Estimated cost range for this project will be: $250,000.00 -- $500,000.00 (0156)

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