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Z -- ROOF REPLACEMENT, J.M. WISDOM CTHSE OF APPEALS, NEW ORLEANS, LA SOL GS-07P-98-HUC-0011 DUE 021298 POC Irene Senglin 817-978-7336 Roof Replacement, J.M. Wisdom Cthse of Appeals, New Orleans, LA, SIC Code 1761, Solicitation No. GS-07P-98-HUC-0011, Project No. RLA96016. POC: Irene Senglin, Contract Specialist, 817/978-7336. Work shall include: masonry repairs, balcony restoration, roof replacement work, install new copper sleeves, collector head, downspouts, perform modifications to exterior walls, remove existing EPDM Roof system, remove shingle roof system, replace deteriorated wood sleepers, and install new framing, blocking, decking and closures to match existing; renovate existing claytile roof system; replace defective, damaged or missing accessories. Estimated cost range is between $500,000 to $900,000. The project is being procured using informal source selection procedures which will result in a firm fixed-price award to the offeror which provides the "greatest value" to the government, with technical ability being more important than price. The term "similar projects" shall be defined for evaluation purposes as the installation of multi-ply built-up roof system, repairing the roof-deck, and the installation of insulation and tapered insulation, multi-ply built-up roof system with hot asphalt bitumen, sheet metal fabrications, and roof accessories. The evaluation factors are in descending order of importance: (1) Experience, Qualifications, and Capabilities of Key Personnel(Full Time On-Site Superintendent and Project Manager). This factor considers the quality of the offeror's past performance in carrying out work of a similar nature with reference to such considerations as timeliness, and technical success. (2) Past Performance of Offeror. This factor will consider experience in the successful completion of the installation of multi-ply roof system with hot asphalt roof systems of at least 25,000 square feet in size in the past 3 years. Technical evaluation will be based on responses to the questionnarie which will be a part of the request for proposal. Award of this contract is contingent upon successful negotiations of a reasonable price. However, award may be made without discussions. Copies of plans/specs may be obtained by sumitting requests to: GSA Reproduction Services, Plant No. 57, Attn: Marvin Graham, 501 W. Felix, Warehouse 4, P.O. Box 6473, Ft. Worth, TX 76115. Requests for shipment of plans/specs via FEDEX or UPS must include billing account number, physical delivery address, and telephone number. The point of contact for distribution of the solicitation as well as requests for PLANHOLDERS LIST is: Marvin Graham at (817)334-5695. The solicitation will be issued on or about January 10, 1998, will receipt of proposals due on or about February 12, 1998. All responsible sources will be considered. (0338)

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