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Z -- ROOF/EXTERIOR RESTORATION, J. P. HAMMERSCHMIDT, FEDERAL BUILDING, CTHSE., FAYETTEVILLE, AR SOL GS-07P-98-HUC-0047 DUE 061198 POC Irene Senglin 817-978-7336 Roof/Exterior Restoration, J.P. Hammerschmidt, Federal Building, Courthouse, Fayetteville, AR, SIC Code 1761, Solicitation No. GS-07P-98-HUC-0047, Project No. RAR98002. POC: Irene Senglin, Contract Specialist, 817-978-7336. Work included in this project, but not limited to, are described as follows: removal of the existing built-up roof system, insulation and associated sheet metal and accessories, removal of existing abandoned equipment on and/or equipment supports penetrating the existing roof system, repairing existing deteriorated roof decks, repairing existing roof drains and associated accessories, installing a new two-ply modified bitumen roof system with cold process adhesives, insulation, associated sheet metal, and accessories, replacing deteriorated sealant associated with the building's curtain wall system and exterior stucco panels, repairing damaged/deteriorated masonry components(brick, mortar, etc.), replacing damaged/deteriorated concrete sidewalk pavement, repairing damaged masonry retaining walls, installing an ornamental aluminum fencing on isolated retaining walls. Estimated cost range is between $250,000 to 500,000. The project is being procured using informal source selection procedures which will result in a firm fixed-price award to the offeror which provides the "best value" to the government, with technical ability being more important than price. The evaluation factors are in descending order of importance: (1) Experience, qualifications, and capabilities. This factor considers the experience, qualifications and capabilities of the Offeror and his sub-contractors to perform and meet the minimum requirements of the contract. (2) Experience and qualifications of the offeror's key personnel. This factor considers the experience of the offerors's project manager and full time on-site superintendent in managing and supervising the construction activities to meet the minimum requirements of the contract. Technical evaluation will be based on responses to the questionnaire which will be a part of the request for proposal. Award of this contract is contingent upon successful negotiations of a reasonable price. However, award may be made without discussions. Copies of plans/specs may be obtained by submitting requests to: Defense Automatic Printing Services, Plant No. 57, Attn.: Marvin Graham, 501 W. Felix, Warehouse 4, P. O. Box 6473, Ft. Worth, TX 76115. Requests for shipment of plans/specs via FEDEX or UPS must include billing account number, physical delivery address, and telephone number. The point of contact for distribution of the solicitation as well as requests for PLANHOLDERS LIST are: Cindy Lecrone or Marvin Graham at (817) 334-5695. The solicitation will be issued on or about May 12, 1998, will receipt of proposals due on or about June 11, 1998. All responsible sources will be considered. (0117)

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