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Y -- RENOVATION OF AMC TERMINAL SOL DACA78-98-R-0008 DUE 021898 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site Code DACA78) RENOVATION OF AMC TERMINAL, CAIRO EAST AIRPORT, CAIRO, EGYPT. SOL DACA78-98-R-0008 DUE 021898 POC Contract Specialist Steve Ritter (540) 665-3784 (Site CodeDACA78) The purpose of this announcement is to solicit names of construction firms or joint ventures interested in submitting an offer for this project. Eligible contractors will be limited to (1) U. S. construction firms (2) joint ventures between U. S. firms with at least one U. S. construction firm or (3) joint ventures between U. S. firms and Egyptian firms, including at least one U. S. construction firm. To be considered a U. S. construction firm, the firm must perform construction as a significant portion of its business; must be incorporated and have its corporate headquarters in the U. S.; must have paid corporate franchise and employment taxes in the U. S. for a minimum of two years and shall have filed state and federal income tax declaration for a minimum of two corporate years, having paid any applicable taxes determined to be due as a result of such filings; and employ U.S. citizens in key management positions. To be considered an Egyptian firm, the firm must be a minimum of fifty-one percent Egyptian ownership, and an independently-owned firm. Firms which are partially or wholly owned by, or otherwise affiliated with the Government of Egypt or its agencies are ineligible. Performance guarantees will be required. The estimated cost of construction is less than $ 500 thousand dollars. PROJECT SCOPE. The contractor shall mobilize the necessary personnel, equipment, and suppliers to provide for the renovations consisting of exterior site work including asphalt pavement overlays, expansion of Portland Cement concrete hardstand area, fencing and expansion of the hardstand lighting system. Portions of the building exterior siding will be replaced, and all exterior surfaces and metal siding will be repainted. The interior of the building is to be upgraded to improve life safety conditions and the overall physical environment. This work will consist of architectural renovations throughout, completely new bathrooms, window replacement, replacement of the sliding door, and new lighting and other electrical system improvements. It is anticipated that the total performance period will not exceed six months. CONTRACT PROCEDURES: Both a technical and price proposal will be required. Award will be made to the responsible proposer whose proposal represents the best overall value to the Government. The technical evaluation factors will be categorized into three basic groups: (1) Past performance, (2) Offerors qualifications, and (3) Offerors Management Plan. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The plans and specifications will be available only to prime construction contractors at no charge. There will be a charge for interested subcontractors and suppliers. Tentative date for issuance of RFP is 17 December 1997. Tentative date for receipt of proposals is 18 February 1998. Tentative construction award date is 4 March 1998. Tentative construction period is 6 months. NOTE:Firms interested in receiving this solicitation should send a written request to either the address listed above, or fax a copy to (540) 665-4033. The request should state the name of the company, mailing and shipping addresses of the firm, telephone and fax numbers, point of contact, and should reference the solicitation number. (0324)

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