U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, 215 North 17th Street, Omaha, NE 68102-4978

Y -- UPGRADE ACADEMIC FACILITY, PHASE I, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SOL DACA45-97-B-0025 DUE 052097 POC Contract Support Branch, 402/221-4266 WEB: Omaha District Contracting Division Homepage, http://ebs.mro.usace.army.mil/EBS/CONTRACT.HTM. E-MAIL: Lila Anson, Lila.J.Anson@mro01.usace.army.mil. On or about 16 April 1997, this office will issue Invitation for Bids for the construction of UPGRADE ACADEMIC FACILITY, PHASE I, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO. Bids will be opened on or about 20 May 1997. This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation. Site visits have been established for every Wednesday during the bidding period consisting of April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 14. Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work must make reservation by contacting Paul Jendzejec, Air Force Resident Engineer, 2032 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-1506. Phone (719) 333-2973 Fax (719) 333-2979. Contractors are to meet in the connecting link between CETF & Fairchild Hall for site visits. The work will include the following: (Approx. quantities) Construction of the renovation to various areas of Fairchild Hall (Bldg. No. 2354), U.S.A.F. Academy, CO. The project consists of approximately 150,000 S.F. of extensive interior remodel work including architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, lifesafety and accessibility upgrades on the first and second floor of Fairchild Hall. Miscellaneous square footage of support work in Mechanical rooms, utility chases, etc. to support the infrastructure work within the remodeled spaces. The work on this project will consist of: removals, interior walls (metal stud w/drywall, cmu, etc), ceilings (acoustical tile, drywall, plaster, etc.), interior glazing, doors (various types) & hardware, casework, finishes (painting, ceramic tile, resilient flooring, carpeting, etc.), HVAC (VAV, baseboard radiation, evaporative cooling, etc.), DDC (Staefa Control System), plumbing (cold/hot water, sanitary, natural gas, demineralized water, lab compressed air, acid waste demolition, etc.), electrical (feeders, transformers, panels, distribution, lighting, grounding, etc.), telecommunications (telephone, televideo, computer network, etc.), fire protection (new service line and new risers in stairwell areas to serve future use of entire facility, automatic sprinkler system, rehab/extension of existing sprinkler systems, etc.) fire detection & alarm (reconfiguration of existing Kidde system, manual pull stations, signaling appliances, smoke/heat detection, etc.), hazardous waste removals & disposal (asbestos, lead based paint, PCB (light ballasts), & mercury (fluorescent lamps)), miscellaneous concrete sawcutting and concrete work, and miscellaneous site / concrete drive work. The estimated construction cost of this project is between $7,500,000 and $10,000,000. 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 540 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. All requests for solicitation packages should be made in writing and 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 one (1) per firm. An order blank for ordering plans and specifications is furnished below. Orders shall be by written request or faxed to (402) 221-4530. Questions regarding the ordering of same and bidding matters should be made to: 402-221-4266. 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) 221-4411. (0079)

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