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Y -- CONSTRUCT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/AIRCRAFT SUPPORT (AGE) COMPLEX FOR THE TENNESSEE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, MEMPHIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Contact Major Kathryn M. Fulkerson, Contract Specialist, 615/532-3217, or LTC James L. Coonce, Contracting Officer, 615/532-3217. Provide labor, materials, equipment and other services necessary to construct a 17,600 SF structure which houses administrative facilities, library/research/tools/parts area, toilet facilities, mechanical/electrical building equipment areas, battery charging area, bulk storage, a machine shop, four repair bays, a refueler maintenance bay, and outside wash area, and covered storage. The new vehicle maintenance facility will include specialized systems used in the maintenance of the base non-AGE equipment. The specialized equipment in the facility will include an overhead bridge crane spanning two repair bays, a 10,000 pound two post hoist, specialized vehicle exhaust systems for exhausting vehicles during test running, air and electric drops for vehicle service, 185 lb compressed air system for inflation of tires to 145 lbs, a tire inflation cage for personnel protection in the event of a tire bursting during inflation, oil/water separator modifications to receive non-water materials in the event of a fuel spill, and heating of the repair bay areas. The refueler bay will have in addition to the above specialized systems, specialized fuel leak detection systems in the air and drain systems. In addition to the higher than normal compressed air systems, the refueler bay will also have provisions for Grade D breathing air for personnel working in the refueler systems vehicle. Special provisions for adequate emergency breathing air capacity have been provided in the design. Emergency eye wash/shower capabilities have been provided in this part of the facility. The contractor will also be responsible to provide labor, materials, and pertinent services to perform the work required to demolish three concrete pads of varying size, demolish three small buildings, perform asbestos abatement and demolition of two medium size buildings, and demolition of one larger building. Provide the foregoing to install necessary site utilities, asphalt paved roads, repair of asphalt surface where demolition has occurred, installation of new asphalt surfacing, and landscaping plant materials and sprinkler systems. Additionally the contractor will provide the foregoing to renovate Building 452 AGE complex which includes the demolition of existing exterior and interior walls, construction of new interior partitions, installation of a new bridge crane without interfering with the existing building systems, and installation of three new large overhead doors to serve large vehicles. There is also a requirement for outside covered storage. Due to some of the existing facilities remaining active during the course of construction, some of the work may require phasing in order to minimize disruption to operations. Performance time will not exceed 365 days. The construction cost range is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Interested concerns should as early as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days after publication of this notice, indicate interest in bidding as the prime or as a subcontractor the project, providing evidence of capability to perform including references for similar work with contract number, points of contact and telephone numbers, and if appropriate, a positive statement of eligibility as small socially and economically disadvantaged business concern. In addition, dollar amount of current construction bonding capability is required. The Contracting Officer will utilize the information received to make a decision to issue this solicitaion as set-aside for Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) or as ``unrestricted'' without further notice and will then formally advertise the project in the Commerce Business Daily. Therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all interested business concerns as well as from SDB concerns. Replies must indicate the firm's size status such as large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, or 8(a). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1542. The applicable small business size standard including affiliates is no more than $17 Million in average annual revenue for the previous three years. ``See Numbered Note 6''. (111)

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