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Y -- PREQUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIPAHU CARRIER ANNEX, OAHU, HI SOL 052571-96-A-0011 DUE 022696 POC Kenneth Wong, Project Manager, (415)794-6161. The U. S. Postal Service is soliciting prequalification statements from prime contractors interested in being placed on a prequalified contractors list for the New Construction Owned Waipahu Carrier Annex, Oahu, HI. The facility is approximately 22,000 sq. ft. with an estimated cost range of $2 million and $2.5 million. No fewer than three and a target number of seven of the most highly qualified prime contractors will be placed on the list. Interested prime contractors may obtain a prequalification package at no cost by submitting a written request to Grace Batesting at the above address. Prequalificaton statements will be evaluated by the contracting officer's staff. The primary evaluation factors that will be considered and are of equal importance are: comparable construction experience (Successfully completed projects including projects in the State of Hawaii - highly recommended) references from past clients, financial stability (demonstrated financial resources adequate to accomplish the contract), and capacity (current workload in relation to company resources as indicated by uncommitted bonding capacity, staffing, and other company resources needed to successfully complete the project). The secondary evaluation factors that will be considered, and are of equal importance are: project management (capability to provide construction of a new postal facility), minority business enterprise participation and commitment, and company organization (demonstrated adequate experience, accounting and operation controls, technical skills, and production and property controls to accomplish the proposed projects). Applications will be evaluated by a USPS committee, and all firms will be advised within 60 days of receipt of their application as to prequalification status. Prequalification statements will not be returned. Interest firms are encouraged to submit their prequalification statements via the U. S. Postal Service. This is not a request for proposal. (0018)

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