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Z -- REPLACE BOILER CIRCULATING PUMPS AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY, PROJECT 97-0019 SOL F0561199B9002 DUE 012699 POC Margaret Wages (719) 333-4742/Contracting Officer This project includes, but not limited to, replacing existing boiler circulating pumps 2 through 5; replace electrical starter and wiring to pumps 2 through 5; one bid additive to provide Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)s for pumps 2 through 5; and provide a credit to the government for soft-start magnetic starters at the Heat Plant, Bldg 2560 on the Air Force Academy, CO. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to perform work. Contract type will be Firm Fixed Price. The performance period is 180 days administrative time and 60 days on-site. The estimated construction magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000. This project includes a sole source requirement for high temperature hot water boiler circulating pumps only from Flowserve Corp, Littleton CO. This project also includes the removal of lead-based paint and asbestos materials. The resultant contractor will be permitted storage on-site. Responsible sources may request this solicitation by letter or FAX to (719) 333-4747 which contains their business size, point of contact, street mailing address, telephone and facsimile numbers. The applicable SIC code is 1731 and small business size standard for this solicitation is one where the average annual receipts of the concern and its affiliates for the preceding three fiscal years does not exceed $7 million. This solicitation is being competed as unrestricted IAW the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 19.11 entitled "Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns". The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for issuance on or about 22 Dec 98. Women-owned and small disadvantaged business concerns are encouraged to submit offers. Copies of this solicitation are limited to 70 and priority issuance of the solicitation will be to those contractors who identify themselves as "PRIME" contractors on a first come basis. Specifications and drawings will be issued in the Compact Disk format. Concerns may review the solicitation at this address (by appointment) or local plan rooms if copies are no longer available.**** Posted 12/11/98 (W-SN279535). (0345)

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