FBOP, Construction Contracting Section, 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

R -- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD OF A UNITED STATES PENITENTIARY LOCATED IN COLEMEN, FLORIDA. SOL RFQ 100-0002-8 DUE 100598 POC Peter Van Steyn, Contracting Officer (202) 307-0954. This Presolicitation Notice advertises the Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for Construction Management Support Services for the design-build construction of a United States Penitentiary (USP) in Coleman, Florida. The construction management firm's contract will encompass construction management services for the duration of the design-build project. The USP will consist of a group of buildings in a campus plan arrangement with related site development and utilities. This high security facility will have a gross building area of approximately 50,000 square meters. The design and construction of the facility will be completed utilizing the Metric System of measure. Pursuant to the requirements of FAR 36.204, the total design and construction contract magnitude is estimated to exceed $10,000,000, and the construction management services contract magnitude is expected to range from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Construction Management Services are anticipated to begin in December of 1998. Contract performance will be approximately a twenty four (24) month period. Construction Management Services are to include, but not limited to: inspection for conformance with contract requirements, review of design and construction documents, cost estimates, review and status of contractors' CPM Schedule and progress reports, maintenance of project files, inspection and testing records, and job diaries, evaluation of cost estimates and recommendation of change orders, monitoring submittals and contractor progress, review of contractors' submittals and payment requests, analysis and recommendation related to disputes and claims, preparation and processing of correspondence and documentation related to these services, and all other services required for successful administration of the project. The selected firm will provide these services utilizing on-site personnel from their own office and work force, and any other resources necessary. To be considered, firms must have at least (5) years experience in management, cost estimating and scheduling of construction projects of similar scope and complexity, and experience in the analysis of claims and disputes. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will evaluate each offeror's quotation pursuant to the following three (3) evaluation factors listed below in descending order of importance: Technical, Past Performance, and Price. Technical factors include the contractors capability to perform, specialized experience and technical competence, past performance, and technical approach. The FBOP will consider all quotes submitted by responsible sources. The solicitation, which includes instructions for submitting a quote, and will be available on or about September 14, 1998. To facilitate timely issuance, requests for the solicitation should be FAXED and then mailed to Peter Van Steyn, Contracting Officer, at the address and phone number below. This solicitation is unrestricted. The successful offeror will be required to submit a subcontracting plan for this procurement regarding the utilization of small, small-disadvantaged, and small woman-owned business concerns. Point of contact for inquiries and clarifications is Peter Van Steyn, Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street N.W., Room 500-6, Washington, DC 20534. The point of contact can be reached at (202) 307-0954 and fax number (202) 616-6055. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone calls for solicitation requests will be accepted. Posted 08/11/98 (I-SN235353). (0223)

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