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Y -- PRE-QUALIFICATION OF OFFERORS -- FEMA, 6TH FLOOR BUILD-OUT SOL GS05P98GBC0001 DUE 102897 POC Ms. Johnnie A. Gaskew at (312) 886-6916 or Ms. Yvonne Flores (312) 886-6920 This is a notice of intent to pre-qualify firms for the FEMA 6TH floor build-out, 536 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois. The pre-qualified firms for this project will be competitively chosen using Source Selection procedures. The proposed renovation will be approximately 44,000 gross square feet of predominately office space. The project will include redistribution of the mechanical, electrical and fire protection system. Office space renovation may include new finishes such as suspended ceiling system, raised flooring, carpet, vinyl or ceramic tile, lighting fixtures, movable partitions, vinyl wall covering and paint. The restrooms will be upgraded to meet ADA requirements. Windows will be treated with an additional panel of glazing on the interior to increase energy efficiency. A portion of the floor will require demolition including but not limited to partitions, ductwork, walls, ceiling, and lighting fixtures. Demolition may include cutting into the concrete slab to accommodate a new stairwell.Environmental issues which may be included in the project are asbestos abatement or encapsulation. The building will be occupied throughout the project duration but the renovation floor will be vacant. Construction is expected to be complete within five months from contract execution. This is a firm-fixed price contract. The estimated value of construction is between $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00 dollars. Funds are not presently available for the contract. Contract award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Submittals will be evaluated by a Source Selection Board. The package contains a series of pre-qualification criteria which offerors must address in written format, specifically addressing each individual qualification criterion and submit by closing date listed in the package. Offerors must submit sufficient background documentation to verify their ability to meet each of these criteria. Failure to address each of these criteria in writing will result in failure to pre-qualify. In addition, failure to meet the requirements of each and every one of these criteria fully or to provide the requisite background information will result in failure to pre-qualify. The criteria will be evaluated on a "Go/No-Go" basis. All firms will be advised within sixty (60) days of receipt of their applications as to pre-qualification status. Firms selected as the most highly qualified based on the evaluation factors established in the pre-qualification package will be placed on the pre-qualification list. The pre-qualified list will remain effective for six (6) months from the date the list is established. Plans and specifications will only be provided to the pre-qualified firms. Once firms are pre-qualified, price will be the determining factor upon which selection for award will be made. Therefore, each pre-qualified offeror's price will be the only factor upon which proposals are compared to each other and price will be the sole basis for the final decision. The Government reserves the right to select firms for the pre-qualification list on the basis of the initial submittals received, without holding discussions with the offeror, or may exclude an offeror if the submittal, as submitted, does not meet the criteria outlined in the Pre-qualification Package. Therefore, offerors should submit fully responsive submittals. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct negotiations if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Pre-Qualification package is not a request for proposal. Pre-Qualification submittals will not be returned to submitters. Evaluation Factors -- evaluated on a Go/No Go basis: (1) The offeror must provide a statement from their bonding corporate surety that appears on the list contained in the department of treasury circular 570 entitled, "companies holding certificates of authority as acceptable sureties on federal bonds and acceptable reinsuring companies," as certifying their bonding capability for the approximated maximum amount in the estimated construction range of $5,000,000.00. (2) The offeror must demonstrate that it has been in the construction business for at least five years prior to the date of this announcement. (3) The offeror must demonstrate that it has the financial capability and resources to undertake this project and be able to obtain the required performance and payment bonds or bank letters of credit or guarantee. Each offeror must provide the name of a bank or other lending institution which the offeror intends to use in order to finance this project and provide credit references. (4) Qualifications and experience of Key Personnel. (5) Experience and past performance in providing general construction services. This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, established by Title VII of the "Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988" (Public Law 104-208). The SIC Code is 1542, and the small business size standard is $17 million (annual average gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years). Potential offerors having the capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to request a copy of the Pre-Qualification package by submitting a one page letter on your company letterhead stating your interest in the project by mail or fax to the office and address listed by 4:00 p.m., Chicago time, October 28, 1997. Send your request letter to Ben Burton. Facsimile number is (312)353-4103. No phone calls will be accepted to request a pre-qualification package. Fax requests are preferred. Submittals will be opened privately. The number of proposals received, the identity of the offerors, or relative standing of any offer will not be disclosed prior to award. See Note 1. (0282)

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