VA Medical Center, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723

Z -- BUILDINGS 11 & 12 EXTERIOR RENOVATION SOL 678-51-96 DUE 091796 POC John Clarno, 520-629-4614 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 678-51-96 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. Standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 1761 and the small business size standard is $7.0 million. Contractor shall be required to provide all labor, material, parts, equipment and supervision to: 1. Demolish and remove existing clay roof tiles and felt underlayment system down to existing tongue and groove deck. Demolition of existing felt underlayment is to be handled as per the category 1 requirements of 40 CFR part 61 ''Interpretive Rule for Roof Removal Operations Under the Asbestos NESHAP'', dated June 17, 1994. Approximate area of roofing for each building is 3,000 square feet (6,000 square feet total). 2. Demolish, remove and replace to match existing up 1,500 (total for both buildings) square feet of tongue and groove roof decking (selected in the field by VA representative). 3. Provide and install new clay roofing tile system with single layer of 30 lb. felt underlayment. Tiles to be straight barrel mission type. Provide special shapes for ridges and rakes. Double layer felt at hips, valleys, and ridges. Install 24 gauge galvanized flashing at the valleys and drip edges. Mortar in-fill exposed ends of tiles. 4. Remove all loose paint and stucco as necessary to provide stable base for exterior painting. Patch stucco as necessary to repair any damaged areas, match existing texture. 5. Paint all exterior surfaces (two coats minimum) including stucco, wood, and metal to match existing colors. This will include soffits and eaves. Stucco color will be Pioneer's VA Special Pink or approved equal. 6. Remove and replace all windows. New windows shall be heavy duty commercial grade, bronze anodized aluminum (provide medium and dark bronze anodized samples for VA approval). Profiles, operations, mullions, and muntins shall match existing. All new operable windows shall have insect screens. Continuously caulk all windows. 7. Remove and replace all existing awnings. Match existing sizes. New awnings shall be aluminum with factory finish selected by VA from manufacturers standard colors. 8. Remove and replace approximately 20 linear feet of guardrail at each building (40 linear feet total). New guardrail is to be 3'6'' high, welded tubular steel, with 1/2'' square posts at 4'' on center typical and 1'' X 2'' tubular steel top and bottom rails. All steel to be painted with prime coat and two finish coats. Install one gate at each building. Cost range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. In accordance with the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. In the event the offer most advantageous to the Government exceeds the funds available, a single award will be made on item 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, above, OR in any combination thereof. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation with no addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with none of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition. The clauses at 52.222-6, Davis-Bacon Act; 52.222-7, Withholding of Funds; 52.222-8, Payrolls and Basic Records; 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees; 52.222-10, Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements; 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards); 52.222-12, Contract Termination - Debarment; 52.222-13, Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations; 52.222-14, Disputes Concerning Labor Standards; 52.222-15, Certification of Eligibility; and 52.232-8, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods; apply to this acquisition. General Wage Decision AZ960003 dated 3-15-96 is available upon request from the Contracting Officer. A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for September 9, 1996 at 10:00 AM MST in Building 5 Room 207A, at VA Medical Center, Tucson, AZ. Please submit offers to: Contracting Officer (90C), VA Medical Center, 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723 on or before September 17, 1996 at 3:00 PM MST. Offers received after that date and time will not be accepted. Offers may be submitted by FAX. No oral offers will be accepted. For information regarding this solicitation contact John Clarno, phone 520-629-4614, FAX 520-629-4723. (0240)

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