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Z -- PRE-QUALIFICATION OF PROSPECTIVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS FOR RENOVATION OF THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE IN LONDON, ENGLAND SOL S-FBOAD-97-R-0129 DUE 091597 POC Ralph Sutherland, (703) 875-6279 or facsimile 875-6292. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, is seeking to pre-qualify prospective construction contractors for renovation of the American Ambassador's residence, Winfield House, in London, England. Renovations to Winfield House require compliance with British building codes and standards. Meticulous historic restoration of the house is of major importance. The estimated construction cost for this project is over $5,000,000.00 U.S. dollars, equivalent to over three million British pounds sterling. The form of contract anticipated is a U.S. Department of State fixed price construction contract. The tender (solicitation) documentation will be comprised of specifications, drawings and bills of quantities. The successful contractor is not required to have a security clearance. The estimated start of construction is February/March, 1998. The project will be designed in metric units. Section 11 of the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 22 U.S.C. 302, applies to this acquisition. If determined that adequate competition exists, eligibility for award of contracts under Section 11 is limited to: (1) American-owned bidders and (2) bidders from countries which permit substantially equal access to American bidders for comparable diplomatic and counselor projects. Bidder qualification shall be determined on nationality of ownership, the burden of which shall be on the prospective bidder. Qualification as an "American-owned bidder under section (1) above shall require evidence of: (a) performance of similar construction work in the United States, and (b) either (i) ownership in excess of fifty percent by U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or (ii) incorporation in the United States for more than three years and employment of United States citizens or permanent residents in more than half of the corporation's permanent full-time professional and managerial positions in the United States. For the purpose of determining competitive status, bids qualifying under section (1) above shall be reduced by 10percent. Interested contractors should state whether they are qualified as "American-owned bidders" and provide documentary support which demonstrates compliance with the criteria for "American-owned bidder," stated above. All prospective contractors must meet the following pre-qualification criteria, and provide details of their qualifications in writing (ENGLISH ONLY), in order to receive the solicitations: (1) Show successful and satisfactory completion of projects, similar in complexity and type, with at least two construction projects over $5,000,000.00 (three million pounds); (2) Show a minimum of five years of successful construction experience on similar projects outside the North American Continent with preference for those performed in the United Kingdom; (3) Provide data showing financial capability of performing the work; (4) Show ability to provide full performance and payment bonds or bank letters of guaranty in a form acceptable to the U.S. Government; (5) Show specialized experience and technical competence in residential renovation projects involving multiple disciplines, e.g. architectural, mechanical, structural and electrical in family residences; and (6) Show proven experience in renovation and conservation of historic buildings (historic building preservation). To support the pre-qualification criteria above, prospective contractors are to demonstrate satisfactory performance on all contracts performed during the last three years. Interested contractors must request, by mail or facsimile, a pre-qualification application within 15 days of publication of this announcement from Mr. Ralph Sutherland, U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations, A/FBO/AP/AD, Room L-600, P.O. Box 12248 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia 22219 or facsimile number (703) 875-6292. If express or courier mail is used, the address that must be used is: U.S. Department of State, A/FBO/AP/AD, Room L-600, 1700 North Lynn Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209. Completed applications must be returned by 3:00 p.m., E.D.T., September 15, 1997. (0230)

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