US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINERS, SACRAMENTO, CONTRACTING DIVISION, 1325 J STREET, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

Y -- FY 98 AFH, FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT (60 UNITS) FORT HUACHUCA, AZ SOL DACA05-98-R-0016 DUE 040298 POC Contract Specialist Tom Hart (Site Code DACA05) The project consists of the demolition of 60 single family housing units, which include asbestos and lead base paint abatement, along with site restoration and the construction of 60 three-bedroom units. The design includes passive solar features, heating by natural gas, cooling by evaporative coolers, energy efficient lighting, dual-pane energy efficient windows, hard wired smoke detectors, ground fault receptacles, landscaping, garages, driveways, street lighting, utility services and meters, storm drainage, and walks. This is a design/build project; the offeror chosen will complete the design and construct the facility. The acquisition method is negotiated procurement. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of a firm that represents the best advantage to the Government. This procurement will be conducted under SIC code: 1522. The size standard for this SIC code is: $17,000,000. This is a design/build project; the offeror chosen will complete the design and construct the facility. The acquisition method is negotiated procurement. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of firm that represents the best value to the Government. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 55.0% for small business, 8.5% for small disadvantaged business, and 3.0% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. Estimated cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. This project will provide plans and specifications using CD-ROM only. Because a limited number of sets will be reproduced, copies are limited to one set per firm. To order the CD-ROM: The cost of the CD-ROM is $25.00. Requests for the bidding documents must be ordered and check received in this office by the CUT OFF DATE of 10 Feb 98. Orders received beyond this date will not be honored. CD-ROMs will be mailed out on or about 19 Feb 98. Payment by company check, certified check or money order made payable to the Finance and Accounting Officer, USAED, Sacramento, must be submitted with your order request or delivered in person to USAED, Sacramento, ATTN: Plan Room, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814-2922. Do not address to the contract specialist for this will delay your order. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers and the solicitation number of the project. All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which will be considered by the agency. See Note 26. For a listing of all Sacramento District projects, see Contracting Division's Internet Home Page at http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct which is updated daily. (0013)

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