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Z -- TASK ORDER CONTRACTING FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND ALTERATION OF REAL PROPERTY POC Ms. Patricia K. Zolnowsky, Contracting Officer, 605/399-6739 SOLICITATION NOTICE -- Best Value Construction Task Order Contract (TOC). The South Dakota Air National Guard, Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is soliciting proposals for multiple discipline, multiple-year maintenance, repair and minor construction service contract. Multiple awards will be made. Delivery orders will be issued to TOC contractors based upon the low competitive price, or a combination of price and other factors (best value judgments) in accordance with FAR 16.505. The TOC shall be a multiple-year contract for the period of 3 years. Task orders shall not exceed a cumulative amount of $5 million to any one contractor; and an individual delivey order shall not exceed $500,000. Source selection procedures in accordance with DFAR Far 215.605 shall be utilized for the basic TOC. Significant evaluation criteria for the basic contract in descending order of importance are: (1) Project management ability with an emphasis on: (a) Key management staff, (b) Quality control plan, (c) Financial capability, and (d) Technical support staff; (2) Company experience; (3) Location in relation to the worksite. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal by written request or fax, referencing "TOC Solicitation". FAX 605/399-6752. Telephonic requests will NOT be accepted. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be available for distribution mid-June. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. This procurement is unrestricted, but Small Disadvantage and SBA 8(a) firms are encouraged to participate. (0108)

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