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Z -- CONSTRUCT RALS TOWER SOL N62472-94-B-5259 POC For plans and specifications call, (908) 323-2494 Synopsis: The work includes all material, equipment, labor and supervision, under a Firm Fixed Price Contract, Base Bid and 2 Bid Options, to construct a permanent facility to replace existing portable tower and trailer. This facility will serve as an observation tower and communications area for the Test Runway during Runway Arresting Landing Site (RALS) operations. The work includes excavation: concrete foundations: structural steel; insulated steel siding; aluminum windows and storefronts; gypsum wallboard partitions; interior finishes; countertops; concrete-filled steel stairs; hydraulic passenger elevator; mechanical, electrical and fire suppression systems; demolition of the existing tower construction; and incidental related work. Base Bid construct new control tower. Tower shall be approximately 110 feet in height and shall include appropriate power supply, lighting, heating, ventilation/air conditioning and fire suppression systems. Demolition of existing control tower shall be included in contract. Bid Option 1. Shall include an engineering floor/space in tower. Bid Option 2. An elevator. Performance period for Base Bid shall be 180 calendar days. Performance period for Bid Option 1 and Bid Option 2 shall be as follows: If awarded within 60 days of the base contract award date, the contract completion date shall remain unchanged. On work specified as Option 1 and Option 2, if awarded 61 days or more from the base contract award date, the contract completion date will be extended 30 calendar days per option on work specified. The contract includes the clause titled "Evaluation of Options" (FAR 52.217-5) Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (End of Provision). The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this project is 1542. The related Small Business Size Standards is $17.0 million annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. Plans and specifications may be obtained by telephoning the above number OR faxing to (908) 323-1471. ONLY ONE REQUEST PER COMPANY. Plans and specifications are expected to be available on or about 23 April 1997 and the bid opening will be approximately on or about 23 May 1997. The solicitation will be issued unrestricted and the solicitation is subject to evaluation criteria set forth in DFAR 252.219-7008 -- Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns -- Construction Acquisitions -Test Program (APR 1996). Estimated cost range for this project will be $500,000.00 -- $1,000,000.00: (0098)

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