U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT, 215 NORTH 17th STREET OMAHA, NE 68102-4978

Y -- FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SOL DACA45-96-B-0081 DUE 101796 POC Contracting Division at: (402) 221-4266 Plans and specifications can be ordered by fax at (402) 221-4530. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Construct a one-story 9,000 sf Family Support Center consisting of steel framed walls infilled with either window wall (glass) or brick with metal stud backup. The roof consists of a modified bitumen roof system on steel deck and steel bar joist supported by a steel frame. Reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs. Primary HVAC system consists of variable volume reheat system with central air handling units, hot water heating coil, and a 2 stage evaporative cooling section. The primary heat source will be a single gas-fired boiler for the majority of the building, hot water unit heaters in miscellaneous areas, and hot water base board radiation in rooms with exterior window and exposures. The primary cooling system consists of a 2 stage indirect/direct evaporative cooling section with an indoor cooling tower. Electrical distribution and lighting with a 150 KVA transformer (oil filled, pad mounted, compartmental type). Misc. work includes: clearing and grubbing, site work, grading, landscaping, lawn sprinkler system, bituminous pavement, concrete curb and gutter & sidewalks, parking and area lighting, cathodic protection, piping, plumbing, communications, utilities (gas, sanitary sewer, water, underground electrical) fire detection system, insulation, gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling tiles, carpeting, tile, doors, hardware, painting, finishes, etc. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Contractor's Quality Control will be a requirement in this contract. The Contractor will be required to commence work within 10 days after notice to proceed and complete the work 120 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Provisions will be included for liquidated damages in case of failure to complete the work in the time allowed. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Bid sets will be available on/a September 17, 1996. Half-size plans and specifications will be furnished upon request. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing no later than 14 days prior to bid opening. After such time, packages will be furnished if supply is available. It has been determined that the number of sets be limited to 1 (one) per firm (additional copies will be the responsibility of the requestor). Please list street address (for parcel del service) and mailing address. SPECIAL NOTES: All responders are advised that this requirement may be cancelled or revised at any time during the solicitation, selection, selection evaluation, negotiation and/or final award structure and disposition of US Armed Forces. Telephone calls regarding small business matters should be made to Mr. Hubert J. Carter Jr. at 402-221-4110. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Specification Section at (402) 221-4547. SIC NO. 1542. SOLICITATION OF BIDS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 8(A) CONCERNS ASSIGNED TO THE DENVER DISTRICT OFFICE, SMALL BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION, DENVER, COLORADO. (0234)

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