Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

Z -- LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, EPHRATA FIELD OFFICE, WA SOL 00SP100804 DUE 080800 POC Joe Pratt, Contract Specialist (208) 378-5139 WEB: Click here to visit our website, http://www.usbr.gov/contracts. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Mr. Pratt, jpratt@pn.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia Basin Project has a requirement to modernize the electrical system, HVAC system, and make seismic upgrades to our Ephrata Field Office (EFO), located in downtown Ephrata, Washington in Grant County. The building is a 3-story brick structure with a basement and was built in the 1950s. The building will be occupied during the contract work. Reclamation has had sampling/testing performed throughout the building and found there's no asbestos present. The current electrical system and the HVAC system are outdated and inadequate. The building also requires some reinforcement to meet earthquake safety requirements. This contract will likely include: furnishing and installing mechanical and HVAC system; furnishing and installing complete electrical and lighting systems; modifying the structure to improve stability during seismic events; furnishing and installing exterior wall insulation; furnishing and installing suspended acoustical ceiling; exterior brick repair, repointing, cleaning and sealing; furnishing and installing PVC windows; ceiling demolition; and other work. A Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued in late June on a CD-ROM. The RFP CD will include digital photos of the work site, which will show existing conditions and installations. This acquisition will require the services of an experienced office building remodeling contractor who has successfully completed remodeling projects similar in size and scope to this one. The RFP will request offerors to submit written technical proposals detailing: the offeror's proposed CPM schedule; the offeror's proposed methods and equipment for completing the project; past performance information demonstrating successful performance of this type of requirement; proposed safety plan and procedures; and, other information. Offers will be evaluated on the quality of the proposed work plan/CPM schedule, the amount of successful past performance of similar work, the qualifications and experience of proposed personnel, the quality of proposed safety procedures, and price and other price-related factors. The solicitation will contain information regarding site visit opportunities. Estimated range for this acquisition: $1 to $5 million. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which we will consider. A presolicitation notice (PSN) will be available within1 week after the publication of this notice. Offers may request the PSN or solicitation in writing at the address above, by FAX at (208) 378-5108, or by email to kroyse@pn.usbr.gov -- requests should reference the solicitation number. The PSN will also be available via the Internet at "http://www.pn.usbr.gov/contracts." No charge for first copy of CD -- additional copies available for a non-refundable fee of $25 per CD. This requirement is not set-aside for small business. Telephone requests for the PSN or solicitation will not be accepted. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457220). (0143)

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