US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FTW, P O BOX 17300, 819 TAYLOR ST, FT. WORTH TX 76102-0300

Z -- ADAL DORMS 6137 AND 7221, DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, ABILENE, TEXAS SOL DACA63-97-B-0004 DUE 120596 POC Contract Specialist: Christa Shockley (817)978-3476 (Site Code DACA63) Complete interior renovation of two three-story 25,000 SF dormitory buildings to the new Air Force 1+1 standard. Approximately 144 personnel will reside in 72 suites in these buildings. Each suite shall include 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The existing buildings have concrete foundations and structural masonry walls with exterior brick finish. Site amenities shall be constructed. Hazardous materials abatement of asbestos, lead based paint, mercury, PCB, and CFC is required. Estimated Cost Range: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 - - Bid sets available at $90.00 for half-size and $150.00 for full-size. No individual sheets of half-size drawings may be purchased. Request by mail must include payment in the applicable amount by company check or money order made payable to F&A Officer USAED FTW and sent to: USACE, Attn: Room 2A19, Post Office Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300. NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON INITIAL MAILING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refund will be made and material need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written request. Solicitation to be issued on or about 5 Nov 96. Bid opening on or about 5 Dec 96. Duration of contract 450 days. If a large business firm is selected for this announcement, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. The Fort Worth District's goal on work to be subcontracted is that a minimum of 52.5% of the contractors's total intended subcontract amount be placed with Small Businesses (SB). The goal further states that of the 52.5%, 8.8% will be placed with Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 5.5% with Historical Black Colleges or Minority Institutions (HBC/MI), and 3.0% with Women Owned Small Business (WOB) and the remaining 35.2% be placed with Small Businesses (SB) for a total of 52.5%. The place is not required as part of Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. SIC Code for this procurement is 1522, Small Business Size Standard is $17 million. (0291)

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