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Y -- CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TX SOL GS-07P-97-JUC-0031 DUE 120497 POC Carol Lautzenheiser, Contract Specialist, (817) 978-6165 Title: New U.S. Courthouse, Corpus Christi, Texas Sol.: GS-07P-97-JUC-0031 POC: Carol Lautzenheiser, 817-978-6165 Y -- Construction Services SIC Code 1542, Solicitation GS-07P-97-JUC-0031, Project No. NTX97003, Construction Services for the New U.S. Courthouse in Corpus Christi, TX. Estimated cost is between $ 20,000,000 and $ 25,000,000. The new Courthouse will be approximately 14,380 square meters (approximately 155,000 square feet). This project is in metric units. The work consists of the construction of a symmetrical limestone and stucco three-story structure. Work shall include but is not limited to the following: sitework, foundations, landscaping, sprinkler system, site furnishings, structural steel, architectural precast concrete, sandstone, architectural millwork (certification by AWI required), waterproofing, fireproofing, insulation, roofing, skylights, doors, windows, glazing (including bullet resistant), door hardware (including electric access systems), tile, carpet, resilient flooring, wallcovering, toilet partitions, flagpoles, directory, signage, toilet accessories, detention equipment, blinds, elevators, fire protection sprinkler and alarm systems, plumbing fixtures, HVAC system, audio/visual systems, lighting and power. Construction work for this project is anticipated to begin on or about February of 1998. This is a negotiated full and open competition procurement and will require submission of technical proposals in accordance with the solicitation which will result in a firm fixed-price contract. Technical evaluation factors will be Iisted and described in the solicitation. GSA encourages small, minority-owned, and women-owned business participation. Small businesses with insufficient bonding capacity are invited to consider joint ventures with other small businesses to enhance ability to qualify for required bonding. Past performance and other technical factors will also be evaluated. The greatest value concept will be used for selecting the contractor. The goal of this method of evaluating technical factors and price is to select the proposal that offers the greatest value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest price. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the solicitation. A non-refundable charge of $200.00 will be assessed to cover the printing costs and shipping costs of the solicitation package. No partial packages will be available for purchase from the Government. Payment must be submitted with the request for solicitation documents. Payment must be made by certified check, cashiers check, or money order payable to the GSA -- Reproduction Plant #57. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Solicitation issue date is on or about November 3, 1997; proposal due date is on or about December 4, 1997. A pre-proposal conference will be held (see specification for location, date and time). All requests for the solicitation package must be in writing to the contract specialist and should be received by the anticipated solicitation issuance date and must reference the solicitation number provided above. (0247)

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