USPFO for NORTH CAROLINA, ATTN: Contracting Officer, 4201 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-6412

Y -- CONSTRUCT COMPOSITE MAINTENANCE FACILITY SOL DAHA31-97-B-0003 DUE 090997 POC Contract Specialist EDITH S. DOZIER (919) 664-6040 Ralph L. Young, MSG (919) 664-6019 Norman L. Bryant, SGT (919) 664-6022 (Site Code W36HUG) Composite Maintenance Facility for the North Carolina Air National, (NCANG), New London, North Carolina. The project consists of six new structures (approximately 35,000 sq ft) and all associated site preparations and utilities to include grading, borrowed fill and rock removal as required. Two warehouses (RSP and WRM) shall be preengineered metal building systems, metal roof, metal siding and low masonry combination walls. One facility (parking shed) shall be preengineered metal building system, metal roof, metal siding on a concrete slab. The hazardous Storage Facility shall be a free standing preengineered building to include electrical, tele-communication and fire protection systems. The Dining Facility shall be cmu load bearing walls, steel joist and metal deck roof structure and a mansard roof around the perimeter of the facility with a single ply roof will provided in the interior of the roof. A truck and dumpster dock is provided north of the facility. The Vehicle Maintenance building shall be cmu load bearing walls, steel joist and metal deck roof structure and a standing seam metal roof system to include a new paint booth, make up, filter and exhaust systems, breathing air piping and compressor system as well as all delivery systems for oil/lube, and carbon monoxide exhaust systems, all vehicle lifts and overhead cranes. The center of the facility will include an administration area. Site utilities are to be extended from existing facilities, to include coordination between the local utilities and connections to all of the proposed buildings. Soils Erosion control systems, Landscape and security fencing will be provided as required. ABI #1: Provide grading, stone base, asphalt paving and curb and gutter adjacent to the existing Base Civil Engineer's warehouse to include electrical service, lighting and communication systems to the existing facility. ABI #2: Provide clear water repellant sealer on all exterior masonry systems and provide a minimum 5-year warranty on this system. ABI #3: Provide landscape in the proposed project area, exclusive of grassing and selected landscape adjacent to the new dining facility. Furnish all materials and equipment necessary to perform work as outlined in project specifications and drawings. Submission of a bid by a contractor shall be accepted as prima facia evidence that he has examined the job and specifications and he has satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or cost thereof under this contract. Any failure of the contractor to acquaint himself with all available information including a physical survey of the proposed work will not relieve him from successfully performing the work required to be done for a complete, finished job. The above outline of principle features of the work in no way limits the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and furnish all tools and labor required by the specifications referred to herein. The completion time for this project is 360 calendar days. Official written request for information must be in writing and refer to IFB, DAHA31-97-B-0003, Composite Maintenance Facility, WEFM969570. This procurement is offered on an unrestricted basis. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 1542. Bid opening is tentatively scheduled for 9 September 1997. Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be issued to potential prime contractors (excluding subcontractors, consultants and material suppliers) on a first received first served basis until supply is exhausted. Telephone requests will not be honored. Plans may be reviewed at AGC or F.W. Dodge offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Greensboro, NC. A non-refundable charge in the amount of $200.00, in the form of a certified bank check, cashier's check or money order made payable to "DAO, DFAS-LI" is required for each set of bidding material requested. The successful contractor will perform a minimum of 12% of the contract with its own employees not including the cost of materials, reference FAR Clause 52.236-1, "Performanceof Work by the Contractor". In accordance with FAR 36.204, magnitude of cost: between $1,000.000 and $5,000,000**** (0211)

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