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

Z -- PHASE II: HIGH RISE RENOVATION SOL GS-11P-96-MKC-0027 DUE 090396 POC Contact,Bonnie Echoles,202/708-8517,Contracting Officer,Joy A. Walker,202/7 08-8517 Sol. GS-11P96MKC0027, Phase II: High Rise Renovation of the Columbia Plaza, Wash., DC. Bid Invitation Date: 08/01/96. Est. Cost Range: $10.0 to $20.0 million. Description of the Work: 1) Demoiliton/removal of existing peri- meter partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems; 2) New interior construciton incl. partitions, ceilings, wall finishes, floor finishes, painting, cutting and patching; 3) Renovation of existing toilet cores and providing new plumbing systems for separate toilet rooms and pan- tries; 4) Provide new HVAC throughout the highrise utilizing hot and chill- ed water; 5) Provide new electrical distribution systems tied into existing switchgear; provide new lighting systems and emergency power distribution systems; 6)Provide raceway for telecommunications; 7) Provide sprinkler and standpipe fire protection; 8) Provide a new fire alarm system for the Phase II portion which is to be an extension of the existing system recently in- stalled under Phase I; 9) Renovation of eight (8) elevators; 10) Selected work in the garage areas; and 11) Structural revisions to strengthen the building. This project requires the submittal and approval of an Asbestos Abatement Plan and PCB Removal Plan. Basis of Award: Base Bid, Ten (10) Unit Prices, and Four (4) Evaluated Options. The successful contractor must provide certification from its bonding company/surety that the firm can se- cure bonding for the entire contract amount (Base Bid, 10 Unit Prices, and 4 Options) prior to award. Any bidder, other than a small business concern, before being awarded a construciton contract exceeding $1.0 million will be required to submit and have approved a subcontracting plan representing a creative and innovative program for small, small disadvantaged, and women- owned small business concerns as subcontractors in the performance of this contract. In order to most effectively accomplish this project, the Govern- ment proposes to form a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors. This partnership would strive to draw on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a quality project done right the first time, within budget, and on schedule. To accomplish this and on a voluntary basis, the Contractor's key project personnel will attend part- nering workshops with key personnel from the Contracting Office. The Con- tractor shall anticipate there being two (2) quarterly formal executive level sessions with top management and monthly working level sessions. THIS SOLICITATION IS NOT SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. HOWEVER, THIS PRO- CUREMENT IS BEING MADE UNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRA- TION PROGRAM. Women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids and so state that they are women-owned. Copies of the solicitation may be obtain- ed by writing to: Ms. Kim Taylor at GSA, NCR, ROB, Procurement Br. - Bid Activity Room (WPCA), 7th & D Sts., SW, RM 2609, Washington, DC 20407; by telephone on (202)708-9903; of facsimile on (202)401-2003. (0197)

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