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

Y -- COMBAT ARMS TRAINING FACILITY, LACKLAND AFB, TEXAS SOL DACA63-97-B-0005 DUE 112196 POC Contract Specialist SHARON L HAIR (817) 978-3194 (Site Code DACA63) The work consists of 1) The construction of an approximately 3,272 M2 sprinklered training facility with an arms vault utilizing rock-faced intergrally colored and waterproofed concrete masonry unit (ICMU) veneer with ICMU, Metal stud, or concrete back-up wall construction; metal building structural framing members; standing seam metal roof; grade beams with shallow foundation pads; HVAC; plumbing; electrical systems - power, lights, fire alarm, public address, and communications; interior finishes - ceramic tile, carpet, vinyl tile, epoxy floor coating, vinyl wall covering, paint, acoustical ceiling tile, and pre-wired work stations; 2) The approximately 3.22 KM extension of utility lines to the project site - gas, telecommunications, fiber optics, and forced main; and 3) The option to demolish and/or remove existing wood framed facilities, paving, and utilities - on and off site. Asbestos containing materials and lead base contaminants are present at the facilities to be demolished. Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 - - Bid sets available at $57.00 for half-size and $117.00 for full-size. No individual sheets of half-size drawings may be purchased. Requests 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 MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. No refund will be made and materials need not be returned. If project is cancelled or no award is made, cost of plans and specifications will be refunded only on written requests. Solicitation to be issued on or about 21 Nov 96. Bid opening on or about 23 Dec 96. Duration of contract 360 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 subcontracting goal is for 55.0% of the total subcontracted dollars to go to Small Businesses (SB), 8.5% to Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 5.5% with Historical Black Colleges or Minority Institutions (HBC/MI), and 3.0% to Women Owned Small Business (WOB). Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. SIC Code for this procurement is 1542, Small Business Size Standard is $17 million. (0310)

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