SOUTHWESTNAVFACENGCOM, 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92132-5187

Y -- P-179 DECENTRALIZATION OF THE EXISTING CENTRAL STEAM AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SOL N68711-96-C-4557 DUE 052697 POC For Plans and Specs info call 619-532-3725/Contract Specialist, Lucile Miranda/Contracting Officer, Dorothy LeStage PRESOLICITATION NOTICE -- The work includes the provision of all labor, materials and equipment for the decentralization of the existing central steam plant including twenty-six (26) new gas fired steam and hot water boiler systems, utility connections, modifications to existing HVAC systems, boiler enclosures, demolition, removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials, disconnection of building steam lines from existing steam distribution system, connection of new boilers to existing buildings and incidental related work. Coordination With Work of Other Contracts: A new gas distribution system will be installed under a separate contract. The scheduled completion of the gas distribution system is on or before 01 April 1998. Cut over from the existing steam distribution to the new boilers may begin as gas is available at individual boiler locations. All boilers shall be operational within 30 days after completion of the new gas distribution system and incidental related work complete and readyfor use. -- The estimated cost is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Firm Fixed Price Contract. -- Contract duration is approximately 180 calendar days. -- This proposed contract will be unrestricted. -- The Standard Industrial Code is 1623 and the annual size standard is $17 million. It is recommended the subcontracting goals reflect a minimum goal of 5% for Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting effort. Bidders should request in writing stating IFB number N68711-96-B-4557, with complete name, address, area code and phone number and whether bidding as a prime/subcontractor/supplier. -- Telephone requests will not be accepted. -- There will be a charge for plans and specs that is yet to be determined. The fee will be non-refundable. -- Mail requests with a check payable to DEFENSE PRINTING SERVICE to Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Plan Issue), 1220 Pacific Highway, Bldg. 132, San Diego, CA 92132-5187 or fax requests to (619) 532-2083. -- Fax requests will be accepted but, WILL NOT be processed until your check has been received by this office. -- Submit one (1) check per project. -- Solicitation packages are limited to two (2) sets per prime and one (1) set per subcontractor/supplier. -- Bidders responding under this advertisement will not be required to resubmit request once formally advertised. -- Tentative issue date is on or about 25 April 1997 with an opening date of approximately 30 days later (NOTE: BOD stated above is TENTATIVE). -- Responses are due no later than 15 calendar days after publication of the advertisement in the CBD. (0090)

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