Directorate Of Contracting/Bldg 1289, Oo-Alc 6038 Aspen Avenue, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5805

Z -- REPLACE FLOOR COVERINGS SOL F42650-98-B-0002 DUE 042298 POC For copy, PKOE/Linda Gallegos/(FAX)801-777-0191, For additional information contact A'liece Hackney/Pkoe/[801]775-2372 Replace floor coverings at Hill AFB, UT, Little Mountain and Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). Basic 12 month period and four 12 month option periods to replace floor coverings. Rolled carpet, carpet squares, vinyl floor tile, rubber/vinyl base or entry matting shall be replaced in portions of or entirely throughout buildings as specified in each task assignment. The work shall consist of the following: 1. Remove existing flooring and resilient base. 2. Prepare and patch sub floor. 3. Prepare and patch walls for resilient base. 4. Install new carpeting, carpet squares, vinyl floor tile or entry matting. 5. Install new resilient base where specified in drawings. Delivery orders will be issued on an as needed basis. the first delivery order will be negotiated with the successful contractor and may be awarded at the same time as the basic contract. The contractor will be guaranteed a minimum of $25,000.00 during the Basic Contract Period and $25,000.00 during each exercised option period. The maximum the government shall order per year is $200,000.00. A bid bond of $20,000.00 is required with the bid. A Performance Bond of $100,000.00 and a Payment Bond of $50,000.00 is required from the successful contractor after award. As orders exceed $100,000.00 additional bonding will be required to match the value of the outstanding orders. There will be multiple wage determinations applicable to this solicitation. Note: A pre bid conference will be held Tuesday, 98 Mar 31, 10:00 AM, building 1289 east center, upstairs, conference room A. Estimated range: $500,000.00 -- $1,000,000.00 (for the entire life of the contract.) Performance Period: 12 month basic year and four twelve month option years. The approximate issue/response date will be 17 Mar 98. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Request for copies of solicitations must reference the entire solicitation number, including purchasing office identification number. To expedite your request, limit the number of individual solicitation numbers requested per letter to not more than 10. Don't request information on this requirement until after the issue date. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Brent W. Kendall if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. (0049)

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