Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228

Z -- REMOVAL OF TWO COPEPAK PRESSES SOL BEP-98-0025 DUE 051898 POC Contact Tammy McLeod, Contract Specialist, (202) 874-3137 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Bids are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) is identified by Solicitation No. BEP-98-0025. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This acquisition is a Small Business Set Aside. The SIC code is 1796 with a Small Business Standard of $7,000,000. The requirement is as follows: The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) Washington, DC facility has a requirement to remove two printing presses (Copepak #13 and #16) from the facility. The presses are located on the second floor (B200M) of the Bureau in the main building. The Copepak #13 and #16 will be scrapped. The contractor must prepare a rigging plan for BEP approval prior to the start of work. This plan must address the method in which the presses will be removed to include what equipment will be used to remove the Copepak machines from B200M to the outside of the building. The contractor shall dismantle, remove and scrap Copepak #13 and #16. Because of the size and weight, the print unit and the bielomatik table must be removed via the window on the north side of B Wing with the use of a crane. A staging area will be provided to the contractor. All press equipment including piping, wiring, ducts, etc. are to be removed so as not to leave anything protruding on the concrete floor and trenches. Both machines have trenches under them. The steel plates covering the trenches for both machines shall be scrapped. All fluids shall be removed from the presses prior to shipment. After removal of all equipment from each press area, the area shall be scrubbed with an industrial type cleaner to remove all dirt, oil, and grease. Any dismantling by the contractor, shall be performed by mechanical means. However, if unknown conditions exist whereby the use of a cutting torch is required, the contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer. The Government will disconnect all main utilities to Copepaks #13 and #16. The Government will also install a removable plywood window. Although Copepak#13 is on the south side of B wing, the window for removal for both presses must be on the north side of the wing. Contractor personnel shall have successfully completed apprentice and journeyman training at a recognized school normally sponsored by many union locals. Dismantling of the presses shall be performed between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Removal of the presses from the Bureau shall occur only on Saturday, Sunday and/or any holidays as determined by the Contracting Officer. Performance shall not begin prior to June 2, 1998 for the removal of Copepak #16 and June 15, 1998 for the removal of Copepak #13. All work must be completed by June 23, 1998. Award will be based onthe lowest bid received. Bids must reflect scrap value associated with the scrapping of the two Copepak machines. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Wage Determination No. DC980003 is incorporated into this solicitation. Bids shall be submitted to the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Office of Procurement, Room 705A, 14th & C Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20228-0001, ATTN: Tammy McLeod. BIDS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 18, 1998 BY 3:00 P.M. EST. A Pre-Bid Conference has been scheduled for May 7, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bureau. All persons attending the Pre-Bid Conference are requested to notify Tammy McLeod, (202) 874-3137, 48 hours prior to the pre-bid conference date, in order that they may be entered into the system for entry into the building. All technical questions concerning this solicitation may be referred to Ray Rebello at (202) 874-2521. Questions must be received in writing by May 11, 1998. Questions may be faxed to the attention of Tammy McLeod at (202) 874-2200. "See Note 1" ADDENDUM Supplemental Clauses/Provisions The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and made part of this solicitation. FAR CLAUSE TITLE 52.222-6 Davis Bacon Act (FEB 1995) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting theWork (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendent by Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibility (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities and Improvements (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-26 Pre-construction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) (0118)

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