National Park Service, Denver Service Center, P.O. Box 25287 DSC-CS, Denver, CO 80225-0287

Z -- CARRIAGE BARN REHABILITATION, MARSH-BILLINGS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, WINDSOR COUNTY, VERMONT, MABI-001 SOL 1443RP450098906 DUE 051598 POC Construction Contracts, 303/987-6744 WEB: Contracting Services Group, http://www.nps.gov/dsc/dsccon. E-MAIL: National Park Service, Denver Service Center, contracts_dsc@nps.gov. The National Park Service is soliciting proposals (in the form of a negotiated firm-fixed price contract requiring submission of both a technical and a price proposal). The work of this contract consists of converting the three level, 9600 square foot, Carriage Barn into a new visitor information center, park administrative headquarters and collection storage facility for the Marsh-Billings National Historical Park. The visitor information area will contain an exhibit area, a program room, an office and public restrooms. Park headquarters will consist of a conference room, break area, a lobby, lavatories and offices. The conservation storage facility will consist of a conservation storage room, receiving room, offices, lavatory, workroom and supply room. Work includes major structural stabilization and life safety improvements such as fire detection and fire suppression systems. An intrusion detection system and new mechanical system for heating and cooling will part of the work. All exterior and interior surfaces are included. Also included is minor work for connecting utility systems to the Mansion, Generator Garage, and Double Cottages, and site development includes grading, stone walls, stone paving, benches, planting and site lighting on the portion of the site surrounding the barn. It also includes utility connections. All work will be performed under a single contract. -- Estimated price range, $1,000,00 to $2,500,00. -- Time for completion, 280 calendar days. -- Offer response date is approximate; actual date will be established at the time documents are available. -- All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0107)

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