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Z -- DESIGN/BUILD FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM, NTC GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS SOL N68950-96-B-0001 DUE 021398 POC JUDITH A. SOCHOR (847) 688-2600 Ext. 171 PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE: 1. DESIGN/BUILD. The work includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to complete the engineering design and construction of a fire protection system including fire sprinkler system, fire pump, and fire alarm systems, utility connections, and incidental related work. Very limited amounts of asbestos control may be needed for cutting small holes for pipe penetrations and installation of Fire Alarm devices in a few areas of the building. All fire sprinkler and alarm designs will be made in compliance with NFPA Code and current NAVFAC design standards and criteria. The fire protetion project shall serve a 50+ year old single story building (Building 1212) with exposed wooden columns, wooden beams, wooden roof deck and exterior masonry walls. Building 1212 is used for computer simulated firearm training, administrative uses, storage and classroom instruction. Total within exterior wall area to be designed for and construction shall bea minimum of 49,536 square feet. The building is 172' wide, 288' long and 18' high at the peak of the roof line. The building construction types and features are to be field verified by the Design/Contractor. Presently, there are no fire sprinkler system in the building. Fire Alarm pull stations and emergency exit signs are located at exit doors from the building. There is a radio transmitter system for the alarm transmission located in the south office area of the building. The radio transmitter is linked with the Great Lakes Fire Department. 2. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC Code for this procurement is 1711 and the size standard is $7.0M. 3. The extimated cost of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. 4. The performance period is 180 days. 5. An evaluation preference will be given in accordance with DFAR Clause 252.219.7008, "Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns -- Construction Acquisition -- Test Program (APR 1996)." 6. Copies of this solicitation will be available on or about January 13, 1998 from the following printing companies: T&T Reproduction and Supplies, 511 N. Second Street, Libertyville, Illinois 60048, POC: Mr. Ken Thompson (847) 367-7440 or FAX (847) 367-7442, AND FROM Waukegan Blueprint, 1401 Glenrock Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60079, POC: Mr. Mike Tackett (847) 244-1395 or FAX (847) 244-1455. Request should include company name, address, phone/fax numbers, point of contact and business size. Contact printing companies for their cost for a set of specifications & drawings. All technical inquiries must be submitted in writing, either by correspondence or by facsimile, and must be received at least 15 days in advance of the bid opening date to the office address or FAX to (847) 688-2744. (0343)

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