General Services Administration,PBS, Contracts Division,525 Market Street (9 PPC),San Francisco,CA 94105-2799

Y -- CORE AND SHELL FOR THE NEW COURTHOUSE SOL GS-09P-95-KTC-0032 DUE 050995 POC Contact,Beverly Chin,415/744-5665 The Contractor is to construct the core and shell of the New United States Courthouse and Federal Building between 5th, 6th, ''H'', and ''I'' Streets, Sacramento, California. The United States Courthouse and Federal Building consists of a sixteen story structure (Building A) and a four story structure (Building B) over two levels of below-grade parking. The proposed structure consists of approximately 820,000 gross square feet or 750,000 square feet excluding roof areas. The building will be constructed over a clear site of approximately 125,000 square feet. Excavation of the site will be complete and sheet pile shoring with tie backs will be installed prior to commencement of the work of this contract. The structural steel frame will be awarded by the Government as a separate contract, and will be assigned to this contract in accordance with the terms and conditions provided in the bid documents. The value of construction of the core and shell is estimated to be in excess of $100,000,000.00. The contract period is approximately 790 calendar days. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Although this procurement is unrestricted and open to both large and small businesses, small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate. Before award of the contract, large businesses will be required to submit an acceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 (small businesses are exempt). The solicitation will be available on or about March 10, 1995. A limited number of specifications will be available and will be issued on a first come first serve basis. Request for the specification can be made in writing to GSA, Business Service Center (9ADB), 525 Market Street, 30th floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, or by calling telephone number (415) 744-5397. (0052)

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