FAA NW Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055 (206) 227-2055

Y -- AUTOMATION WING 2ND FLOOR AND ATTIC RENOVATION AND INTERIM SUPPORT BUILDING PROJECT (ARTCC), SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH SOL DTFA11-96-B-00125 POC Contact, Joseph Fallica, Contracting Officer, (206) 227-2861, FAX (206) 227-1055 RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION. The Automation Wing 2nd floor and Attic renovation project includes almost total interior demolition (down to the structure) and renovation. Major asbestos abatement work included. Reconstruction work consists of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and installation of fire sprinkler system. The work related to the Interim Support Building (ISB) project expands the existing two story Advanced Automation Support (AAS) building by approximately 3,500 square feet per floor. Work includes architectural, mechanical and electrical typical with wood framed office space, and a new light duty elevator. Special condition: Although the second floor of the Automation Wing in the ARTCC facility will be vacated, the first floor and Control Wing basement will continue to be occupied by FAA personnel, other contractors, and operating electronic equipment during construction. The existing AAS building will remain in operation during the construction of the new expansion. The contractor shall complete construction of the new ISB and permit the FAA to relocate from the Automation Wing 2nd floor to the new office space before construction can begin on the Automation Wing 2nd floor and attic. The contract price range is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required. Special insurance requirements are also applicable, in particular related to asbestos work. The planned period of construction performance is 420 calendar days. The target date for notice-to-proceed (NTP) is approximately April 1, 1996. Solicitation package should be available O/A January 25, 1996. It is anticipated that before bid opening there will be a site inspection for offerors. Note: Request for solicitation package must be submitted in writing to FAA, NW Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch, ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055, Attn: Joseph Fallica or FAXed to (206) 227-1055. Firms are requested to provide their company name, mailing address, telephone and FAX numer, and specifically reference the subject project by solicitation number and title. Full and open competition. This is an UNRESTRICTED procurement in accordance with Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Title VII of the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988 (PL 100-656). For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guarantee on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. (0005)

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