U.S. Department of State, A/FBO/AP/AD, Room L-600, P.O. Box 12248 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219

Z -- PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR REHABILITATION OF U.S. CONSULATE APARTMENTS IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY Sol S-FBOAD-95-R-0089 due 031395. POC Ralph R. Sutherland, 703-875-6275/LeRoy A. Wallin Contracting Officer, 703-875-6286. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations (FBO) is seeking to pre-qualify offerors for rehabilitation of residential apartments, built in 1951 in Frankfurt, Germany. This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Only American small businesses with averages annual receipts not exceeding $17 million during the past three years are eligible. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment and materials for installation of new electrical, heating and plumbing systems in all apartments, storerooms and common areas. Plaster and superstructure repairs will be requiredafter installation. All apartments, storerooms and common areas, including doors and doors frames, will be painted. New cabinets will be installed in kitchen and bedrooms. Ceramic floor and wall tiles in kitchens will be replaced. Living and dining rooms require repairs and refinishing. New Government furnished carpeting will be installed over PVC and/or wooden floors in the living and dining rooms. Old radiators and radiator piping in all areas, including attics and stairwells, will be removed and replaced. In addition, the floors and substructures will be repaired as required. The period of performance will consist of a base period of one year, plus four one year option periods, for a total maximum period of five years. The estimated value of construction over the five year period is more than $10,000,000. Prospective offerors must demonstrate their ability to obtain performance bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 or more. The successful contractor is not required to have a security clearance for this project. The type of contract contemplated is firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, with priced options. A minimum order of one apartment renovation will be guaranteed for the base year. Up to 11 apartments may be renovated during the five year contract period. Prospective offerors must meet the following pre-qualification criteria, and provide details of their qualifications in writing, in order to receive the solicitation: A) provide data assuring financial capability of performing the work; B) show completion of similar projects between $1,000,000 and $15,000,000; C) show successful completion of construction and renovation projects overseas; D) show successful completion of similar projects within the United States; and E) show completion of renovation projects where the facilities were inhabited while renovations were taking place. Interested contractors must request, by mail or facsimile, a pre-qualification application within 15 days of publication of this announcement from Mr. Ralph Sutherland at the following address: U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, P.O. Box 12248, Arlington, VA 22219; Fax. 703-875-6292. Completed applications must be returned by 3:00 P.M., EST, March 24, 1995. (052)

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