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Y -- COMBAT TRAINING POOL, NTC, GREAT LAKES, IL SOL N62467-97-R-0783 DUE 030698 POC LouAnn K. Smith (847)688-2600 ext 116 The project consists of the construction of a Combat Training Pool Facility. The work includes general construction of a swimming pool facility with a 3 meter to 6 meter deep pool and a 2.85 meter deep pool, both constructed of reinforced concrete and finished with ceramic tile, 8 meter high diving platform, water chlorinating and filtering equipment, 2 story masonry building with concrete slab and footings foundation, steel framing and steel joist roof framing system, EPDM on board insulation on metal deck roof, interior masonry walls with sound block and glazed faces, interior finishes, classroom doors, and aluminum/glass entrance doors, aluminum windows, curtain, wall, electrical lighting and power systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire protection sprinkler system and alarm system, and incidental related work. The solicitation for the acquisition of this new facility is formatted as Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with the requirements designated by sections of the FAR 15.6. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible proposer whose proposal conforming to this solicitation will be the "BEST VALUE" to the Government, price and technical factors considered. Proposers will be evaluated on (1) Technical Proposal which will include a) Past Performance/Experience and Capability to Perform, b) Construction Scheduling and Contract Completion, c) Construction Quality Control and Safety, d) Small Business Subcontracting and (2) Price Proposal. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all proposers; to award the contract to other than the proposer submitting the lowest total price; and to award to the proposer submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. PROPOSERS ARE ADVISED AN AWARD MAY BE MADE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OR ANY CONTACT CONCERNING THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED. Therefore, proposals should be submitted initially on the most FAVORABLE terms. Proposers should not assume that they will be contacted or afforded an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. Specifications can be purchased on or after February 3, 1998 through T & T Reproduction at (847)367-7440 or Waukegan Blueprint (847)244-1395. For inquiries about Proposals Due or Number of Amendments issued, contact LouAnn Smith at (847)688-2600 ext 116. Technical inquiries must be submitted in writing 15 days before Proposals are Due to the address listed above or FAXED to (847)688-2744. Estimated construction cost range is $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. The performance period is 450 calendar days. The SIC Code for this procurement is 1542 and the size standard is $17.0 M. The FSC Code for this procurement is Y131. This solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted procurement. If a large business firm is selected for this project, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. (0013)

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