U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Fort Worth District, P.O. Box 17300, 819 Taylor Street, Attn: CESWF-CT, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300

Z -- REPLACE/UPGRADE HVAC, BLDG. 44, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS SOL DACA63-97-B-0089 DUE 091897 POC Frank Wilson, Contract Specialist, (817) 978-4413 WEB: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, Contracting Division, http://ebs.swf.usace.army.mil. E-MAIL: Frank Wilson, Contract Specialist, frank.wilson@SWF01.usace.army.mil. This project consists of renovating and replacing the HVAC system in a 95,000 sq ft, three story plus basement building. Included are removing and replacement of the ceiling to accommodate the HVAC system; new louvers; news doors; new fire rated mechanical chase; vapor seal and flashing for new roof penetrations; reinforcing the existing reinforced concrete structure in areas where openings are made for new duct work; enlarging the second floor mechanical room to accommodate new equipment; removing existing air cooled chillers, pumps, and associated piping; removal of condensing units and associated piping; replacement of air handlers with new multi-zone damper distribution system served by constant volume dual duct air handlers; new air cooled chillers and pumps; new heating water boiler; new temperature control system; modification to outside air intakes; disconnecting and removing electrical branch wiring between serving switchboard and HVAC equipment being removed; new branch overcurrent devices, conduit, and wiring to new HVAC equipment; removing, relocating, replacing, and reusing existing lighting fixtures; relocating existing fire alarm signaling devices; connecting new smoke detectors; removing existing ceiling mounted fans; and removing and reinstalling existing audio visual projection equipment. Estimated Value: $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Bids from large business firms must comply with FAR clause 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for submission of a subcontracting plan. The Fort Worth District subcontracting goals are for specified percentages of the contractor's total planned subcontract amount to be placed with the following: 55% with small business; 8.5% with small disadvantaged business, 3% with women-owned small business, and 5.5% with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs). Duration of Contract is approximately 365 calendar days. SIC Code is 1711. Small Business Size Standard is $7 million. Solicitation to be issued on or about 19 August 1997. Proposals due on or about 19 September 1997. The Government intends to issue this solicitation through the use of CD ROM and the Internet. However, the Government reserves the right to use only the Internet as notification of any changes to this solicitation. Contractors may view/download this solicitation and all amendments on the Internet after solicitation issuance at the following Internet address: http://ebs.swf.usace.army.mil. Offerors should register themselves on the Internet to receive a copy of this solicitation (CD ROM). NO EXPRESS MAIL PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED ON INITIAL MAILINGS OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. This project will be issued Unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. (0213)

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