USPFO for California, Contracting Office, PO Box 8104, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8104

Y -- CONSTRUCT BASE SUPPLY SOL DAHA04-98-B-0003 DUE 042398 POC Tom Clarke, (805) 594-6248 This is a Presolicitiation Notice. Do not request plans now. A solicitation notice will be published before invitations are issued. The scope of work consists of the contractor to furnish all labor, material, equipment and supplies necessary for the construction of a new Base Supply Complex, the renovation of the existing Supply Warehouse Facility, and the demolition of three Buildings, and three Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings located at the 144th Fighter Wing, Fresno Air National Guard Base, (Fresno County), Fresno, California. Work includes but is not limited to, mechanical and electrical equipment, piping, concrete work, earth work, landscaping, lockers, removal or demolition of existing structures and features and the related work. The work will be performed in two phases. Phase 1 consists of the construction of a 32,350 SF Base Supply Warehouse (including office and support facilities), a Hazardous Materials Storage Facility, Solid Waste Storage Yard, Materials Storage Shed and the associated sitework including utilities, street improvements, paving, landscape irrigation and landscaping. A 30 day work hiatus will follow Phase 1 to allow for the occupancy of the new facility. Phase 2 consists of the renovation of the vacated 20,000 SF Supply Warehouse. The renovation will include interior demolition, renovation of interior/exterior of structure to accomodate office, storage, dining and kitchen space. After hiatus, work includes the demolition of 3 buildings and 3 pre-engineered metal buildings. Demolition of the buildings includes restoration of site including landscaping and landscape irrigation. Demolition of pre-engineered metal buildings include the disconnection of electrical utilities and the dismantling of the structure. Estimated construction cost is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. 20% Bid Bond requirement; Davis-Bacon wage rates applicable; liquidated damages are $165.00 per day. Contract performance period is 630 days. This solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about 12 March 1998. Bid opening on or about 23 April 1998. This solicitation is advertised as a unrestricted procurement. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1541 and the applicable small business size standards (including affiliates) is $17 million average annual revenue for the previous three years. Plans, specifications, and bid documents are available at a non-refundable charge of $150.00 per set. Only one set of plans and specifications available to bidders. A Certified Check or Money Order only must be made out to "USPFO for California". Company checks are not acceptable. All requests must be in writing and indicate business size and minority status. Telephonic and fax requests will not be accepted. Express mail may be addressed to Building 633, Highway 1, Camp San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Only prime contractors to receive plans and specifications. Plans and specifications will not be furnished to subcontractors and suppliers. Due to short supply, bid packages will be furnished on a first come, first served basis until supply is exhausted. A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as a result of this solicitation. (0023)

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