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Z -- PENTAGON RENOVATION, WEDGE 1, PENTAGON, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA SOL DACA31-97-R-0057 DUE 090297 POC Mrs. Susan Hanle, Contract Specialist, 410-962-3204 Z -- Est. cost of construction is between $50,000,000.00 and $100,000.00. Completion not later than 22 months. Work consists of all demolition not incidental to hazardous material removal, including such items as stairs, escalators and major equipment. Core and Shell construction includes installation of stairs, elevator shafts and elevators, public corridors, plumbing and toilets, electrical systems and electrical closets, fire alarm system, sprinkler systems, HVAC systems, mechanical rooms information management and telecommunications (IM&T) backbone and IM&T closets. Core and shell for tenant areas will include extending mechanical, electrical, plumbing and IM&T infrastructure throughout the tenant spaces to include primary ductwork, VAV boxes, perimeter diffusers along exterior walls and EMS control wiring. Installation of fire sprinkler branch piping and sprinkler head drops, lighting and receptacle power grids, and ceiling grids without intermediate tees will also be included. Based on specific tenant requirements, fit out work consists of final installation of ceiling panels and ceiling grid tees, office partition walls, casework, duct taps, flexible ducts, diffusers, sprinkler drops and head, light fixtures, electrical outlets and connection to power grids. The Government contemplates award of one firm-fixed price indefinite delivery type contract. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Evaluation criteria to be utilized are identified in descending order of importance as follows: (A) Prior Experience -- prior corporate experience on projects of similar nature and type. Evidence of prior experience shall be submitted in the format of a list of completed projects. The list shall include the following for each project completed (1) The type of project; (2) Location of the project; (3) Dollar value of the project; (4) Date project was completed; (5) Owner of the project; and (6) Point of contact for the owner. The offeror must have had completed four projects at a minimum of $20,000,000.00 each in the last 7 years. Two of these projects must have been renovations. The projects included must be of a similar nature to include but not limited to the following: Office building construction or renovations, tenant or use fit-out in office building complexes, and/or building infrastructure renovations. One of the projects must have included vertical transportation; (B) Past Performance - The offeror shall state the performance on all projects listed in (A) above. The offeror shall state all criticisms and ratings as well as awards received on these projects. References shall be submitted; (C) Project Site Management -- The offeror shall submit a project management plan for this project. The plan shall identify by name the key on-site personnel. The named personnel and their specific roles will be the actual managers of this project, if the offeror is awarded the contract. Included in the plan is a resume of each manager highlighting specific experience and qualifications on projects of a similar type, and with similar technical issues with satisfactory results. The overall site manager will have as a minimum five years experience in the management of renovation contracts that exceed $20,000,000 in size. Subordinate managers will have as a minimum five years experience in the management of large and complex renovation contracts in their specialty.; (D) Schedule -- The offeror shall submit a plan to manage the schedule and the on-time completion of the project. The offeror may submit its scheduling management plan from a previous major renovation project listed above, or a new plan specific to this project may be submitted. The offeror shall also describe the scheduling method to be used and the name of its consulting firm or the in-house manager and requisite experience. Explain the incorporation of contract modifications into the schedule and management techniques employed to minimize their impact on the schedule. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by this office. It is expected that this project will be issued using CD-ROM technology. Hard copies of plans and specifications will not be issued. THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: The subcontracting plan will be submitted and evaluated with the technical proposal for this procurement. A minimum of 70% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 20% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged business concerns to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions, and a minimum of 20% with women owned small businesses. CD-ROM to be issued o/a 15 July 1997. (0177)

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