GSA, PBS, Prop. Development,Procurement Br. (WPCA),7th & D Sts., SW, RM 2634,Washington,DC 20407

Z -- ICC/USCS/CW BUILDINGS MODERNIZATION SOL GS-11P-96-MKC-0015 DUE 071696 POC Contact,Marisol Vargas-Busch,202/708-8517,Contracting Officer,Joy A. Walker,202/708-8517 Sol. No. GS-11P96MKC0015, Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), US Customs Service (USCS), and Connecting Wing (CW) Buildings Modernization, 1201 to 1301 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Construction will proceed in multiple phases while the building remains partially occupied. Construction will start with the Base Contract, followed by two contract options for renovation of different wings of the buildings, as they are vacated and made available. Base Contract will consist of mechanical and electrical systems replacement in the CW Building, with associated work in the ICC Building and is valued between $5 to $10 million. Option 1 includes the ICC Building modernization, unit prices for tenant fit-out, and phased occupancy of the finished building. Construction area is approximately 525,000 square feet and valued between $50 to $60 million. Option 2 includes the USCS and CW Buildings modernization, unit prices for tenant fit- out, and phased occupancy of the finished buildings. Construction area is approximately 675,000 square feet and valued between $70 to $80 million. Options A through E include additional associated work for the Base Bid, Option 1, and Option 2. Total Estimated Aggregate Contract Amount: between $130 to $140 million. Construction should be completed by the end of year 2000. Basis of Award: Base Bid, Options, and any associated Unit Prices. The successful bidder must provide certification from a bonding company that the firm can secure bonding for the entire contract amount (Base Bid, Options and Unit Prices) prior to award of contract. Bid Invitation Date: May 16, 1996. This procurement is not set-aside for small business; however, this procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids and so state that they are women-owned. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. There is a $500.00 refundable deposit on the bidding documents. Only certified checks, cashier checks or money orders will be accepted. Copies of this solicitation may be obtained by contacting the GSA, NCR, Property Development Division (WPCA), Bid Activity Center, 7th & D Streets, SW, Room 2609, Washington, DC. 20407. TELEPHONE NO. 202/708-9903. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 30, 1996. The time and location will be published at a later date. (0127)

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