U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- CONVERT BARRACKS TO ADMIN. FACILITY, FORT CARSON, COLORADO SOL DACA45-98-B-0011 DUE 012198 POC Contract Specialist: Ellen Baumert 402/221-3189 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.mro.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Ellen Baumert, Ellen.C.Baumert@usace.army.mil. On or about 18 December 1997, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of CONVERT BARRACKS TO ADMIN. FACILITY, FORT CARSON, COLORADO. Bids will be opened on or about 21 January 1998. SOLICITATION OF BIDS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 8A COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact the Fort Carson Resident Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bldg. 849 O'Connel Blvd, Fort Carson, CO 80913, Telephone: (719) 526-5448. FAX (719) 526-5365. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Renovation of existing Building 1011 (3 Floors). 1st Floor (15,360 SF) and 2nd Floor (10,330 SF) Work includes: removal of partitions, stairway and foundation, HVAC system (excluding reused existing mechanical support equipment), plumbing, and electrical wiring and lighting; New work to provide a mixture of private and group office space along with scattered storage spaces, computer rooms, conference rooms, toilet rooms and break rooms; New interior wall of concrete masonry units and gypsum wallboard on metal studs; new acoustical tile ceilings; New floor finishes include: carpet, ceramic tile and resilient flooring; New wood and aluminum doors; New wet pipe fire sprinkler system; New mechanical HVAC ductwork and modifying existing boiler and air conditioning unit; New fintube radiators; Electrical wiring and lighting; and fire detection and alarm system. 3rd floor (10,330 SF) will be left intact and undeveloped except for adding wet pipe fire sprinkler system, fire detection and alarm system, and access to the new elevator tower. 3-Story Elevator Shaft Addition incl: exterior wall of concrete masonry units and hydraulic elevator with 2500 pound capacity. Site Work incl: removal of concrete sidewalks, trees and shrubs, and electrical and gas service lines; new concrete sidewalks and fire access road; new 56 stall asphalt parking lot; new landscaping includes: trees and shrubs, sodding and irrigation system; new 315 LF 6-inch gas line; new 100 LF 6-inch fire and water lines; new padmounted transformer, communications line and underground electrical line. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,500,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 365 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. Performance and payment bonds will be required. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing and no later than 14 days prior to bid opening. 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. Ordering of plans and specifications shall be by written request or faxed to (402) 221-4530 with the following information: Name of Firm, Point of Contact, Mailing Address, Street Address for Parcel Delivery Service, Telephone and Fax Phone Numbers (with Area Code), Level of Participation (General Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier or Plan Room), and Large Business, Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business. If any of the information changes during the advertisement period, resubmit the information. Failure to provide the above information and any changes may cause a delay in receiving plans, specifications and amendments. Questions regarding the ordering of same should be made to: 402-221-3189. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at: (402) 221-4547. (0338)

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