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Y -- CONVERSION TO UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, BILOXI, MS SOL N62467-99-R-0883 DUE 021199 POC Contract Specialist: Deborah Taylor, Code 0212DT. Contracting Officer: W. J. Anonie, Code 0212. Estimated closing for Phase I is 11 Feb 99. The work includes designing and constructing the conversion of the electrical distribution system from overhead to underground; in addition, it includes converting or coordinating the following: data network, lighting, energy management and control system (EMCS) and cable TV (CTV) systems. Lightning protection, utilities connections and hazardous materials abatement (asbestos) work is involved. The areas involved are the main base and up to ten housing areas. Trades include: medium voltage electricians and others as needed. The design shall conform to criteria, specifications, and layouts provided by the Government, and otherwise as approved by the Government. There will be 90 calendar days from contract award to exercise options 1, 2 and 3. Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the government's best interests, the government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible proposer whose proposal conforming to this solicitation will be the "BEST VALUE" to the Government, price and technical factors considered. This procurement will consist of Two (2) Phases. Phase I: Proposers will be evaluated on: (1) Past Performance, (2) Small Business Subcontracting Effort and (3) Past Experience. The highest rated proposers, typically 3 to 5, will advance to Phase II. The Government will then request the Phase II proposal. Phase II: Qualified Proposers will be evaluated on: (1) Technical Proposal (which will include (a) Past Performance, and (b) Small Business Subcontracting Effort), and (c) Technical Approach, (d) Past Experience and (2) Price Proposal. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all proposers; to award the contract to other than the proposer submitting the lowest total price; and to award to the proposer submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most FAVORABLE terms. Proposers should not assume that they will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. FIRMS SUBMITTING TECHNICAL AND PRICE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE COMPENSATED. FOR SPECIFICATIONS: There is a $ 10.00 Non-Refundable Charge for each set of Specifications for Phase I. The cost for plans and specifications for Phase II will be determined prior to Phase II. To obtain Specifications you may CHARGE your request to a VISA, MASTERCARD OR DISCOVER CREDIT CARD or make company check payable to "Superintendent of Documents" and send to: THE DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: RONNIE MITCHUM, SUITE "B", 2825 AVENUE "D" NORTH, CHARLESTON, SC 29408-1802). PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE A PRIME CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, ETC. PLEASE INCLUDE: (1) A POINT OF CONTACT, (2) A TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND (3) A FAX NUMBER. If problems arise concerning your request, call RONNIE MITCHUM at 843/743-4040. To obtain a plan holders list FAX your request to 843/743-3027. Plan Holders list will be mailed. We cannot fax plan holders list. For inquiries about Proposals Due Date or Number of Amendments issued, contact Deborah Taylor at 843/820-5927 listen to recording. Technical Inquiries must be submitted in writing 15 days before Proposals are Due to the address listed above, or faxed to 843/820-5853, Attn: Deborah Taylor, Code 0212DT. Estimated cost is between $25,000,000.00 and $40,000,000.00. Estimated duration of the contract is 730 days for completion. RESULTS OF PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE. Posted 12/23/98 (W-SN283124). (0357)

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